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Proverbs 10:19 NIV

When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.

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

When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.

The more talk, the less truth; the wise measure their words.

In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise.

Don't talk too much, for it fosters sin. Be sensible and turn off the flow!

Those that speak much, speak much amiss. He that checks himself is a wise man, and therein consults his own peace.

¹⁷ Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.

¹⁸ Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads slander is a fool.

¹⁹ Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.

²⁰ The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value.

²¹ The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense.

October 2023