Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues. New Living Translation Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut. English Standard Version When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent. Berean Standard Bible When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise. King James Bible In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. New King James Version In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise. New American Standard Bible When there are many words, wrongdoing is unavoidable, But one who restrains his lips is wise. NASB 1995 When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise. NASB 1977 When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise. Legacy Standard Bible When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who holds back his lips has insight. Amplified Bible When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable, But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise. Christian Standard Bible When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is prudent. Holman Christian Standard Bible When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is wise. American Standard Version In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely. Contemporary English Version You will say the wrong thing if you talk too much--so be sensible and watch what you say. English Revised Version In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression: but he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely. GOD'S WORD® Translation Sin is unavoidable when there is much talk, but whoever seals his lips is wise. Good News Translation The more you talk, the more likely you are to sin. If you are wise, you will keep quiet. International Standard Version Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent. Majority Standard Bible When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise. NET Bible When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise. New Heart English Bible In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely. Webster's Bible Translation In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that restraineth his lips is wise. World English Bible In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIn the abundance of words transgression does not cease, "" And whoever is restraining his lips [is] wise. Young's Literal Translation In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips is wise. Smith's Literal Translation In the multitude of words transgression shall not cease: and he withholding his lips is prudent. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn the multitude of words there shall not want sin: but he that refraineth his lips is most wise. Catholic Public Domain Version In a multitude of speaking, sin will not be lacking. But whoever tempers his lips is most prudent. New American Bible Where words are many, sin is not wanting; but those who restrain their lips do well. New Revised Standard Version When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but the prudent are restrained in speech. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe wicked cannot be delivered by a multitude of words; but he who refrains his lips is wise. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated In the multitude of words the evil one is not saved and he who restrains his lips is intelligent. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips is wise. Brenton Septuagint Translation By a multitude of words thou shalt not escape sin; but if thou refrain thy lips thou wilt be prudent. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon's Proverbs: The Wise Son…18The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool. 19When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise. 20The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked has little worth.… Cross References James 1:19 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, James 3:2 We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body. Matthew 12:36-37 But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. / For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Ecclesiastes 5:2 Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. For God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few. Proverbs 17:27-28 A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit. / Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue. Ephesians 4:29 Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen. Proverbs 13:3 He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin. Proverbs 21:23 He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress. Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Psalm 141:3 Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips. Proverbs 15:28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil. Proverbs 18:21 Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Matthew 15:18-19 But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man. / For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. Proverbs 29:20 Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him. 1 Peter 3:10 For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. Treasury of Scripture In the multitude of words there wants not sin: but he that refrains his lips is wise. the multitude Ecclesiastes 5:3 For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool's voice is known by multitude of words. Ecclesiastes 10:13,14 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness… James 3:2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. but Proverbs 17:27,28 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit… Psalm 39:1 To the chief Musician, even to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me. James 1:19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: Jump to Previous Absent Abundance Ceaseth Disobedience End Holds Keeps Lack Mouth Multitude Prudent Refraineth Restraineth Restrains Sin Talk Tongue Transgression Wanteth Wise Wisely WordsJump to Next Absent Abundance Ceaseth Disobedience End Holds Keeps Lack Mouth Multitude Prudent Refraineth Restraineth Restrains Sin Talk Tongue Transgression Wanteth Wise Wisely WordsProverbs 10 1. Proverbs of Solomon: observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vicesWhen words are many This phrase highlights the potential danger of excessive speech. In the Hebrew text, the word for "many" is "רָבִים" (rabim), which implies abundance or multitude. Historically, the wisdom literature of the Bible often warns against the perils of verbosity. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, speech was a powerful tool, and the wise were those who knew when to speak and when to remain silent. The abundance of words can lead to carelessness, where the speaker may inadvertently say something harmful or sinful. sin is unavoidable but he who restrains his lips is wise Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When wordsדְּ֭בָרִים (də·ḇā·rîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause are many, בְּרֹ֣ב (bə·rōḇ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7230: Multitude, abundance, greatness sin פָּ֑שַׁע (pā·ša‘) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6588: Transgression is unavoidable, לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no but he who restrains וְחֹשֵׂ֖ךְ (wə·ḥō·śêḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 2820: To restrain, refrain, to refuse, spare, preserve, to observe his lips שְׂפָתָ֣יו (śə·p̄ā·ṯāw) Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin is wise. מַשְׂכִּֽיל׃ (maś·kîl) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7919: To be, circumspect, intelligent Links Proverbs 10:19 NIVProverbs 10:19 NLT Proverbs 10:19 ESV Proverbs 10:19 NASB Proverbs 10:19 KJV Proverbs 10:19 BibleApps.com Proverbs 10:19 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 10:19 Chinese Bible Proverbs 10:19 French Bible Proverbs 10:19 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 10:19 In the multitude of words there (Prov. 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