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Proverbs 10:19

Words and speechSelf-controlWisdom

17 Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray.

18 The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked has little worth.

21 The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of judgment.

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BSB
When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
KJV
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
WEB
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
ASV
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
DARBY
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.
BLB
In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, and the one restraining his lips [is] wise.
ÅB
Hvor det er mange ord, mangler det ikke på synd; men den som holder sine lepper i tømme, er klok.
OTB
Når ordene er mange, er synd ikke fraværende, men den som holder sine lepper tilbake er klok.
B1930
Hvor det er mange ord, mangler det ikke på synd; men den som holder sine leber i tømme, er klok.

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