Proverbs 10:19
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
World Messianic Bible
In The King James Version
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
In Context
18He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.
20The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.
Cross References
Job 11:2“Shouldn’t the multitude of words be answered? Should a man full of talk be justified?
Proverbs 11:12One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
Proverbs 12:23A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
Ecclesiastes 5:1Guard your steps when you go to God’s house; for to draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they don’t know that they do evil.
Ecclesiastes 10:13The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
James 3:2For we all stumble in many things. Anyone who doesn’t stumble in word is a perfect person, able to bridle the whole body also.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:19
The Proper of the Use of the Tongue. 18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool. Observe here, Malice is folly and wickedness. 1. It is so when it is concealed by flattery and dissimulation: He is a fool, though he may think himself a politician, that hides hatred with lying lips, lest, if it break out, he should be ashamed before men and should lose the opportunity of gratifying his malice. Lying lips are bad enough of themselves, but have a peculiar malignity in them when… Read the whole commentary →