Proverbs 10:19 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.”

Proverbs 10:19 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 10:19 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 10:19 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.”

Proverbs 10:19 — World English Bible

Proverbs 10:19 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.”

Proverbs 10:19 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 10:19 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips <FI>is<Fi> wise.”

Proverbs 10:19 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 10:19 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.”

Proverbs 10:19 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 10:19 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“In many wordes there cannot want iniquitie: but he that refrayneth his lippes, is wise.”

Proverbs 10:19 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 10:19 in Context — Proverbs 10

17 Celui qui se souvient de la correction prend le chemin de la vie, Mais celui qui oublie la réprimande s’égare.

18 Celui qui dissimule la haine a des lèvres menteuses, Et celui qui répand la calomnie est un insensé.

19 Celui qui parle beaucoup ne manque pas de pécher, Mais celui qui retient ses lèvres est un homme prudent.

20 La langue du juste est un argent de choix; Le cœur des méchants est peu de chose.

21 Les lèvres du juste dirigent beaucoup d’hommes, Et les insensés meurent par défaut de raison.

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What Does Proverbs 10:19 Mean?

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