American Standard Version
"In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely. "
— Proverbs 10:19, American Standard Version
“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.”
“In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.”
“When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.”
“In the multitude of words there shall not want sin: but he that refraineth his lips, is most wise.”
“Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely.”
“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.”
The labor of the righteoustendethto life; The increase of the wicked, to sin.
He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.
He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
The tongue of the righteous isaschoice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.
The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.
The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich; And he addeth no sorrow therewith.