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."
— Proverbs 10:19, Bible in Basic English
“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.”
“In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely. ”
“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.”
“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.”
The work of the upright gives life: the increase of the evil-doer is a cause of sin.
He who takes note of teaching is a way of life, but he who gives up training is a cause of error.
Hate is covered up by the lips of the upright man, but he who lets out evil about another is foolish.
Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely.
The tongue of the upright man is like tested silver: the heart of the evil-doer is of little value.
The lips of the upright man give food to men, but the foolish come to death for need of sense.
The blessing of the Lord gives wealth: hard work makes it no greater.