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Proverbs 10:19
In many wordes there cannot want iniquitie: but he that refrayneth his lippes, is wise.
Proverbs 10:19 · Geneva 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.
When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
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 labour of the righteous tendeth to life: but the reuenues of the wicked to sinne.
17 He that regardeth instruction, is in the way of life: but he that refuseth correction, goeth out of the way.
18 He that dissembleth hatred with lying lips, and he that inuenteth slaunder, is a foole.
19 In many wordes there cannot want iniquitie: but he that refrayneth his lippes, is wise.
20 The tongue of the iust man is as fined siluer: but the heart of the wicked is litle worth.
21 The lippes of the righteous doe feede many: but fooles shall die for want of wisedome.
22 The blessing of the Lord, it maketh riche, and he doeth adde no sorowes with it.
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