“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.”

Proverbs 10:19 (KJV) |

Proverbs 10:19

From Proverbs 10, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).

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17

He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.

18

He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

19

In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

20

The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.

21

The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.

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