Proverbs 10:19
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
In other versions
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
ASV
Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely.
BBE
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.
DBY
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, But he who restrains his lips does wisely.
WEB
In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips `is' wise.
YLT
In the multitude of words there wants not sin: but he that refrains his lips is wise.
ENG
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that restraineth his lips is wise.
WBT
When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
BSB
In context
17He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
18He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
19In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
20The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
21The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
