Proverbs 10:19–20
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sinne: but he that refraineth his lippes, is wise.
The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
The tongue of the iust is as choise siluer: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
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From verse 19
- James 1:19Rank 1 from verse 19
- Proverbs 17:27–28Rank 3 from verse 19
27He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
27*‖He that hath knowledge, spareth his words: and a man of vnderstanding is of an excellent spirit.
28*Euen a foole, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips, is esteemed a man of vnderstanding.
- Ecclesiastes 10:13–14Rank 4 from verse 19
13The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
14A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?
13†The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishnesse: and the end of his talke is mischieuous madnesse.
14*†*A foole also is full of words; a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall bee after him who can tell him?
- Ecclesiastes 5:3Rank 5 from verse 19
- Psalms 39:1Rank 6 from verse 19
From verse 20
- Genesis 6:5Rank 1 from verse 20
5¶ And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.
5¶ And God saw, that the wickednes of man was great in the earth, and that ‖euery imagination of the thoughts of his *heart was onely euill †continually.
- Jeremiah 17:9Rank 2 from verse 20
- Proverbs 12:18Rank 3 from verse 20
- Matthew 12:34–35Rank 4 from verse 20
34O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
35A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
34O generation of vipers, how can ye, being euil, speake good things? *For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
35A good man out of the good treasure of the heart, bringeth foorth good things: and an euill man out of the euill treasure, bringeth foorth euill things.
- Proverbs 15:4Rank 5 from verse 20
- Genesis 8:21Rank 6 from verse 20
21And the Lord smelled a sweet savour; and the Lord said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man’s sake; for the imagination of man’s heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done.
21And the LORD smelled a †sweete sauour, and the LORD said in his heart, I will not againe curse the ground any more for mans sake; for the *imagination of mans heart is euil from his youth: neither will I againe smite any more euery thing liuing, as I haue done.
- Proverbs 16:13Rank 7 from verse 20
- Proverbs 23:7Rank 8 from verse 20
- Proverbs 8:19Rank 9 from verse 20
- Proverbs 25:11–12Rank 10 from verse 20
11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
12As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
11†A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of siluer.
12 As an eare-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprouer vpon an obedient eare.
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Proverbs 10:19
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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1. A great number or large gathered body of persons, creatures, or forces; a crowd, company, or host. 2. A great number, amount, fullness, or abundance of years, words, deeds, mercies, sins, possessions, waters, or other stated things.
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Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.
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Third-person singular present form of want, meaning to lack, be without, need, or come short of it.
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1. Wrongdoing against God and his law; transgression or unrighteousness. 2. The guilt or burden of such wrongdoing, or the inward principle so named. 3. As a verb, to commit such wrongdoing.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
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refraineth
Holds back or restrains.
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Sense 1: The physical borders of the mouth. Sense 2: By extension, speech or utterance.
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Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.
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Proverbs 10:20
1. The organ of the mouth used for tasting and speech. 2. Speech, words, or a language. 3. A tongue-shaped projection or arm of land or water.
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Right, righteous, upright, equitable, lawful, or fair.
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Sense 1: The act of choosing; a selection. Sense 2: Selected, excellent, or preferred.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
A precious white metal used for money, vessels, ornaments, images, trade, valuation, and refining; by extension, money or wealth reckoned in that metal.
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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.
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Value, price, usefulness, or comparative importance; in the older phrase woe worth, may woe befall.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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18He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
18Hee that hideth hatred with lying lippes, and he that vttereth a slander, is a foole.
19In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
19In the multitude of words there wanteth not sinne: but he that refraineth his lippes, is wise.
Selected passage20The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
20The tongue of the iust is as choise siluer: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
Selected passage21The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
21†The lippes of the righteous feed many: but fooles die for want of wisedome.