Proverbs 10:19,31
Proverbs 10:19 The Message (MSG)
The more talk, the less truth; the wise measure their words.
Proverbs 10:31 The Message (MSG)
A good person’s mouth is a clear fountain of wisdom; a foul mouth is a stagnant swamp.
Proverbs 10:19 King James Version (KJV)
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: But he that refraineth his lips is wise.
Proverbs 10:31 King James Version (KJV)
The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: But the froward tongue shall be cut out.
Proverbs 10:19 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise.
Proverbs 10:31 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The mouth of the righteous flows with wisdom, But the perverted tongue will be cut out.
Proverbs 10:19 New Century Version (NCV)
If you talk a lot, you are sure to sin; if you are wise, you will keep quiet.
Proverbs 10:31 New Century Version (NCV)
A good person says wise things, but a liar’s tongue will be stopped.
Proverbs 10:19 American Standard Version (ASV)
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
Proverbs 10:31 American Standard Version (ASV)
The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.
Proverbs 10:19 New International Version (NIV)
Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.
Proverbs 10:31 New International Version (NIV)
From the mouth of the righteous comes the fruit of wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be silenced.
Proverbs 10:19 New King James Version (NKJV)
In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise.
Proverbs 10:31 New King James Version (NKJV)
The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, But the perverse tongue will be cut out.
Proverbs 10:19 Amplified Bible (AMP)
When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable, But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.
Proverbs 10:31 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The mouth of the righteous flows with [skillful and godly] wisdom, But the perverted tongue will be cut out.
Proverbs 10:19 New Living Translation (NLT)
Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.
Proverbs 10:31 New Living Translation (NLT)
The mouth of the godly person gives wise advice, but the tongue that deceives will be cut off.
Proverbs 10:19 The Passion Translation (TPT)
If you keep talking, it won’t be long before you’re saying something really wrong. Prove you’re wise from the very start— just bite your tongue and be strong!
Proverbs 10:31 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The teachings of the righteous are loaded with wisdom, but the words of the evil ones are crooked and perverse.
Proverbs 10:19 English Standard Version 2025 (ESV)
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
