Proverbs 10:19

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

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Referenced Verses

  • Jas 3:2 : 2 For we all stumble in many ways. If someone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect individual, able to control the entire body as well.
  • Jas 1:19 : 19 Living Out the Message Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.
  • Ps 39:1 : 1 For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. I decided,“I will watch what I say and make sure I do not sin with my tongue. I will put a muzzle over my mouth while in the presence of an evil man.”
  • Eccl 5:3 : 3 Just as dreams come when there are many cares, so the rash vow of a fool occurs when there are many words.
  • Prov 17:27-28 : 27 The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning. 28 Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.
  • Eccl 10:13-14 : 13 At the beginning his words are foolish and at the end his talk is wicked madness, 14 yet a fool keeps on babbling. No one knows what will happen; who can tell him what will happen in the future?

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 10:18
    81%

    18The one who conceals hatred utters lies, and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool.

  • Prov 29:11
    78%

    11A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.

  • Eccl 10:12-14
    3 verses
    78%

    12Words and Works of Wise Men and Fools The words of a wise person win him favor, but the words of a fool are self-destructive.

    13At the beginning his words are foolish and at the end his talk is wicked madness,

    14yet a fool keeps on babbling. No one knows what will happen; who can tell him what will happen in the future?

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    77%

    27The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.

    28Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.

  • Prov 21:23
    77%

    23The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.

  • Prov 15:2
    77%

    2The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.

  • Prov 14:3
    77%

    3In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.

  • Prov 10:20-21
    2 verses
    77%

    20What the righteous say is like the best silver, but what the wicked think is of little value.

    21The teaching of the righteous feeds many, but fools die for lack of sense.

  • Prov 15:7
    77%

    7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    76%

    13Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks sense will be disciplined.

    14Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.

  • Prov 16:23
    76%

    23A wise person’s heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words.

  • Prov 13:3
    76%

    3The one who guards his words guards his life; whoever is talkative will come to ruin.

  • Prov 10:31-32
    2 verses
    76%

    31The speech of the righteous bears the fruit of wisdom, but the one who speaks perversion will be destroyed.

    32The lips of the righteous know what is pleasing, but the speech of the wicked is perverse.

  • Prov 12:23
    75%

    23The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people proclaim folly.

  • Prov 18:6-7
    2 verses
    75%

    6The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.

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

  • Prov 17:20
    75%

    20The one who has a perverse heart does not find good, and the one who is deceitful in speech falls into trouble.

  • Prov 23:9
    74%

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

  • Prov 19:1
    74%

    1Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is perverse in his speech and is a fool.

  • Prov 10:10-11
    2 verses
    74%

    10The one who winks his eye causes trouble, and the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

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

  • Eccl 5:2-3
    2 verses
    74%

    2(5:1) Do not be rash with your mouth or hasty in your heart to bring up a matter before God, for God is in heaven and you are on earth! Therefore, let your words be few.

    3Just as dreams come when there are many cares, so the rash vow of a fool occurs when there are many words.

  • 1 Pet 3:10
    74%

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

  • Prov 29:20
    74%

    20You have seen someone who is hasty in his words– there is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • Ps 34:13
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    13Then make sure you don’t speak evil words or use deceptive speech!

  • Prov 20:19
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    19The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.

  • Prov 16:10
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    10The divine verdict is in the words of the king, his pronouncements must not act treacherously against justice.

  • Ps 36:3
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    3The words he speaks are sinful and deceitful; he does not care about doing what is wise and right.

  • Prov 14:23
    73%

    23In all hard work there is profit, but merely talking about it only brings poverty.

  • Prov 5:2
    73%

    2in order to safeguard discretion, and that your lips may guard knowledge.

  • Ps 39:1
    73%

    1For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. I decided,“I will watch what I say and make sure I do not sin with my tongue. I will put a muzzle over my mouth while in the presence of an evil man.”

  • Prov 14:29
    73%

    29Someone with great understanding is slow to anger, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.

  • Prov 17:7
    73%

    7Excessive speech is not becoming for a fool; how much less are lies for a ruler!

  • Prov 12:18
    73%

    18Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing.

  • Prov 10:8
    73%

    8The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

  • Prov 16:21
    73%

    21The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

  • Ps 37:30
    73%

    30The godly speak wise words and promote justice.

  • Prov 4:24
    73%

    24Remove perverse speech from your mouth; keep devious talk far from your lips.

  • Prov 17:10
    73%

    10A rebuke makes a greater impression on a discerning person than a hundred blows on a fool.

  • Eccl 9:17
    72%

    17Wisdom versus Fools, Sin, and Folly The words of the wise are heard in quiet, more than the shouting of a ruler is heard among fools.

  • Ps 10:7
    72%

    7His mouth is full of curses and deceptive, harmful words; his tongue injures and destroys.