Proverbs 10:19

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

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  • Jas 3:2 : 2 For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to also control his whole body.
  • Jas 1:19 : 19 My beloved brothers and sisters, let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
  • Ps 39:1 : 1 For the director of music, for Jeduthun, a psalm of David.
  • Eccl 5:3 : 3 When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, for He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill what you promise.
  • Prov 17:27-28 : 27 The one who holds back his words has knowledge, and the one who is calm in spirit is a person of understanding. 28 Even a fool is considered wise if they keep silent, and discerning when they shut their lips.
  • Eccl 10:13-14 : 13 The beginning of a fool's speech is foolishness, and the end of it is evil madness. 14 A fool multiplies words; no one knows what will happen, and who can tell him what will come after him?

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 10:18
    81%

    18The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

  • Prov 29:11
    78%

    11A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man calmly holds it back.

  • Eccl 10:12-14
    3 verses
    78%

    12The words of a wise person's mouth bring favor, but the lips of a fool consume him.

    13The beginning of a fool's speech is foolishness, and the end of it is evil madness.

    14A fool multiplies words; no one knows what will happen, and who can tell him what will come after him?

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    77%

    27The one who holds back his words has knowledge, and the one who is calm in spirit is a person of understanding.

    28Even a fool is considered wise if they keep silent, and discerning when they shut their lips.

  • Prov 21:23
    77%

    23Whoever guards their mouth and tongue keeps themselves from troubles.

  • Prov 15:2
    77%

    2The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of fools gushes folly.

  • Prov 14:3
    77%

    3The mouth of a fool brings a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.

  • Prov 10:20-21
    2 verses
    77%

    20The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value.

    21The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense.

  • Prov 15:7
    77%

    7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    76%

    13Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of those who lack understanding.

    14The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings about ruin.

  • Prov 16:23
    76%

    23The heart of the wise makes his mouth prudent, and his lips promote learning.

  • Prov 13:3
    76%

    3Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; one who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

  • Prov 10:31-32
    2 verses
    76%

    31The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut off.

    32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perversities.

  • Prov 12:23
    75%

    23A prudent person conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

  • Prov 18:6-7
    2 verses
    75%

    6A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

    7The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his soul.

  • Prov 17:20
    75%

    20A crooked heart will not find good, and the one with a deceitful tongue will fall into trouble.

  • Prov 23:9
    74%

    9Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the insight of your words.

  • Prov 19:1
    74%

    1Better to be poor and walk in integrity than to be a fool with twisted lips.

  • Prov 10:10-11
    2 verses
    74%

    10The one who winks with an eye causes trouble, and a fool with loose lips will come to ruin.

    11The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

  • Eccl 5:2-3
    2 verses
    74%

    2Dreams come from too much activity, and a fool’s voice is known by many words.

    3When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, for He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill what you promise.

  • 1 Pet 3:10
    74%

    10For the one who wants to love life and to see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.

  • Prov 29:20
    74%

    20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • Ps 34:13
    74%

    13Who is the person who desires life and loves many days to see good?

  • Prov 20:19
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    19A gossip betrays a confidence, so avoid anyone who talks too much.

  • Prov 16:10
    74%

    10A decision is on the lips of a king; his mouth does not betray justice.

  • Ps 36:3
    74%

    3For he flatters himself in his own eyes, thinking his iniquity will not be discovered or hated.

  • Prov 14:23
    73%

    23In all hard work there is profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

  • Prov 5:2
    73%

    2So you may preserve discretion, and your lips may guard knowledge.

  • Ps 39:1
    73%

    1For the director of music, for Jeduthun, a psalm of David.

  • Prov 14:29
    73%

    29Whoever is patient shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered person promotes folly.

  • Prov 17:7
    73%

    7Eloquent speech is not fitting for a fool; how much less deceitful speech for a ruler!

  • Prov 12:18
    73%

    18There is one whose rash words are like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

  • Prov 10:8
    73%

    8A wise-hearted person accepts commands, but a fool with loose lips will come to ruin.

  • Prov 16:21
    73%

    21The wise in heart will be called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning.

  • Ps 37:30
    73%

    30The mouth of the righteous person utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.

  • Prov 4:24
    73%

    24Put away from you a deceitful mouth, and keep corrupt speech far from you.

  • Prov 17:10
    73%

    10A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

  • Eccl 9:17
    72%

    17The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler among fools.

  • Ps 10:7
    72%

    7His mouth is full of curses and deceit and oppression; under his tongue are trouble and iniquity.