In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
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Verse 19 is found in chapter 10 of Proverbs. These proverbs focus attention on speech. The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, while violence may hide behind the words of the wicked. Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers many offenses. Wisdom is also shown in knowing when to speak and when to remain silent: multiplying words without knowledge increases the risk of sin, while the lips of the discerning nourish others.
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Compare Proverbs 10:19 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Wo viel Worte sind, da geht's ohne Sünde nicht ab; wer aber seine Lippen hält, ist klug.
En las muchas palabras no falta pecado: Mas el que refrena sus labios es prudente.
En las muchas palabras no falta la transgresión, pero quien refrena sus labios es prudente.
Celui qui parle beaucoup ne manque pas de pécher, Mais celui qui retient ses lèvres est un homme prudent.
In moltitudine di parole non manca misfatto; Ma chi rattiene le sue labbra è prudente
Na multidão de palavras não falta pecado, mas o que modera os seus lábios é sábio.
多言多語難免有過; 節制嘴唇是有智慧。
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