Proverbs 10:19

When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

Cross References (6)

  • James 1:19 (16)

    My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

  • James 3:2 (13)

    We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole

  • Proverbs 17:27–28 (12)

    A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.

  • Ecclesiastes 10:13–14 (10)

    The beginning of his talk is folly, and the end of his speech is evil madness.

  • Ecclesiastes 5:3 (8)

    As a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of a fool comes with many words.

  • Psalms 39:1 (7)

    For the choirmaster. For Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. I said, “I will watch my ways so that I will not sin with my tongue