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Proverbs 10:19
When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
Proverbs 10:19 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 10:19 in other translations
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
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In context
16 The labor of the righteous leads to life, but the gain of the wicked brings punishment.
17 Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray.
18 The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
19 When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked has little worth.
21 The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of judgment.
22 The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it.
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