Proverbs 10:19
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.
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- 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
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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.
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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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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.