Proverbs 10:19
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
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Referenced Verses
- Jas 3:2 : 2 For in many things we all stumble. If anyone doesn't stumble in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.
- Jas 1:19 : 19 So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;
- Ps 39:1 : 1 I said, "I will watch my ways, so that I don't sin with my tongue. I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked is before me."
- Eccl 5:3 : 3 For as a dream comes with a multitude of cares, so a fool's speech with a multitude of words.
- Prov 17:27-28 : 27 He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding. 28 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
- Eccl 10:13-14 : 13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. 14 A fool also multiplies words. Man doesn't know what will be; and that which will be after him, who can tell him?
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18 He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.
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11 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
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12 The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.
13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
14 A fool also multiplies words. Man doesn't know what will be; and that which will be after him, who can tell him?
- Prov 17:27-282 verses77%
27 He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
28 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
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23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
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2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
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3 The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
- Prov 10:20-212 verses77%
20 The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.
21 The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding.
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7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.
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13 Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.
14 Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.
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23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
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3 He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
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31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.
32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.
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23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
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6 A fool's lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.
7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
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20 One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
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9 Don't speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
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1 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
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10 One winking with the eye causes sorrow, but a chattering fool will fall.
11 The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
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2 Don't be rash with your mouth, and don't let your heart be hasty to utter anything before God; for God is in heaven, and you on earth. Therefore let your words be few.
3 For as a dream comes with a multitude of cares, so a fool's speech with a multitude of words.
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10 For, "He who would love life, and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit.
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20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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13 Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking lies.
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19 He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; therefore don't keep company with him who opens wide his lips.
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10 Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.
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3 The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit. He has ceased to be wise and to do good.
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23 In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
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2 that you may maintain discretion, that your lips may preserve knowledge.
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1 I said, "I will watch my ways, so that I don't sin with my tongue. I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked is before me."
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29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
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7 Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.
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18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
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8 The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.
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21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
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30 The mouth of the righteous talks of wisdom. His tongue speaks justice.
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24 Put away from yourself a perverse mouth. Put corrupt lips far from you.
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10 A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.
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17 The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
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7 His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and oppression. Under his tongue is mischief and iniquity.