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Proverbs 10:19 β€” Meaning and Application

King James Version

β€œIn the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips {is} wise.”

Proverbs 10:19

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17

He {is in} the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth. {erreth: or, causeth to err}

18

He that hideth hatred {with} lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, {is} a fool.

19

In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips {is} wise.

20

The tongue of the just {is as} choice silver: the heart of the wicked {is} little worth.

21

The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom. {of wisdom: Heb. of heart}

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