Proverbs 10:19

Webster's Bible (1833)

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?

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 10:18
    81%

    18He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

  • Prov 29:11
    78%

    11A fool vents all of his anger, But a wise man brings himself under control.

  • Eccl 10:12-14
    3 verses
    78%

    12The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.

    13The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.

    14A fool also multiplies words. Man doesn't know what will be; and that which will be after him, who can tell him?

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    77%

    27He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

    28Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

  • Prov 21:23
    77%

    23Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue Keeps his soul from troubles.

  • Prov 15:2
    77%

    2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, But the mouth of fools gush out folly.

  • Prov 14:3
    77%

    3The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, But the lips of the wise protect them.

  • Prov 10:20-21
    2 verses
    77%

    20The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.

    21The lips of the righteous feed many, But the foolish die for lack of understanding.

  • Prov 15:7
    77%

    7The lips of the wise spread knowledge; Not so with the heart of fools.

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    76%

    13Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, But a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

    14Wise men lay up knowledge, But the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.

  • Prov 16:23
    76%

    23The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, And adds learning to his lips.

  • Prov 13:3
    76%

    3He who guards his mouth guards his soul. 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 the perverse tongue will be cut off.

    32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked is perverse.

  • Prov 12:23
    75%

    23A prudent man keeps his knowledge, But the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

  • Prov 18:6-7
    2 verses
    75%

    6A fool's lips come into strife, And his mouth invites beatings.

    7A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are a snare to his soul.

  • Prov 17:20
    75%

    20One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, And one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

  • Prov 23:9
    74%

    9Don't speak in the ears of a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words.

  • Prov 19:1
    74%

    1Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

  • Prov 10:10-11
    2 verses
    74%

    10One winking with the eye causes sorrow, But a chattering fool will fall.

    11The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

  • Eccl 5:2-3
    2 verses
    74%

    2Don'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.

    3For as a dream comes with a multitude of cares, so a fool's speech with a multitude of words.

  • 1 Pet 3:10
    74%

    10For, "He who would love life, And see good days, Let him 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%

    13Keep your tongue from evil, And your lips from speaking lies.

  • Prov 20:19
    74%

    19He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; Therefore don't keep company with him who opens wide his lips.

  • Prov 16:10
    74%

    10Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.

  • Ps 36:3
    74%

    3The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit. He has ceased to be wise and to do good.

  • Prov 14:23
    73%

    23In all hard work there is profit, But the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.

  • Prov 5:2
    73%

    2That you may maintain discretion, That your lips may preserve knowledge.

  • Ps 39:1
    73%

    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."

  • Prov 14:29
    73%

    29He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who has a quick temper displays folly.

  • Prov 17:7
    73%

    7Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool, Much less do lying lips fit a prince.

  • Prov 12:18
    73%

    18There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, But the tongue of the wise heals.

  • Prov 10:8
    73%

    8The wise in heart accept commandments, But a chattering fool will fall.

  • Prov 16:21
    73%

    21The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

  • Ps 37:30
    73%

    30The mouth of the righteous talks of wisdom. His tongue speaks justice.

  • Prov 4:24
    73%

    24Put away from yourself a perverse mouth. Put corrupt lips far from you.

  • Prov 17:10
    73%

    10A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred lashes into a fool.

  • Eccl 9:17
    72%

    17The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.

  • Ps 10:7
    72%

    7His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and oppression. Under his tongue is mischief and iniquity.