Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.
New American Standard Bible
But
King James Version
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
Holman Bible
but the one who controls his lips is wise.
A Conservative Version
Transgression is not lacking in the multitude of words, but he who refrains his lips does wisely.
American Standard Version
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
Amplified
When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable,
But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.
Bible in Basic English
Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely.
Darby Translation
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.
Julia Smith Translation
In the multitude of words transgression shall not cease: and he withholding his lips is prudent
King James 2000
In the multitude of words there lacks not sin: but he that refrains his lips is wise.
Lexham Expanded Bible
In many words, transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.
Modern King James verseion
In the multitude of words, sin is not lacking; but he who holds back his lips is wise.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Where much babbling is, there must needs be offense; he that refraineth his lips is wisest of all.
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.
The Emphasized Bible
In the multitude of words, there wanteth not transgression, but, he that restraineth his lips, sheweth prudence.
Webster
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips is wise.
Themes
Error » Definition of » Vain talk
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Vain talk condemned
Silence » Value of » General references to
Speaking, evil » Vain talk condemned
Speech/communication » The multitude of words
Speech/communication » Those that keep their tongue
Vain talk » Vain talk condemned
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 10:19
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Concerning The Mouth
18 Whoever conceals hatred is a deceitful liar, and whoever spreads slander is a fool. 19 Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent. 20 What the righteous person says is like precious silver; the thoughts of the wicked are compared to small things.
Cross References
James 3:2
For all of us make many mistakes. If someone does not make any mistakes when he speaks, he is perfect and able to control his whole body.
James 1:19
You must understand this, my dear brothers. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.
Psalm 39:1
I told myself, "I will keep watch over my tongue to keep from sinning. I will muzzle my mouth when the wicked are around."
Ecclesiastes 5:3
Too many worries lead to nightmares, and a fool is known from talking too much.
Proverbs 17:27-28
Whoever controls what he says is knowledgeable; anyone who has a calm spirit is a man of understanding.
Ecclesiastes 10:13-14
He begins his speech with foolishness, and concludes it with evil madness.