Proverbs 10:19 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips [is] wise.
English ASV
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
English Amplified
In a multitude of words transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
In a multitude of words transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is prudent.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.
English EASY 2024
If you talk too much, you will soon do something wrong. But if you are wise, you will stop talking.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
A person who talks too much gets into trouble. A wise person learns to be quiet.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
The more you talk, the more likely you are to sin. If you are wise, you will keep quiet.
English God's Word - GW 1995
Sin is unavoidable when there is much talk, but whoever seals his lips is wise.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is wise.
English KJV 1611
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
English LSB
When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who holds back his lips has insight.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
When words are many, sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
Where words are many, sin is not wanting; but he who restrains his lips does well.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
Those who talk a lot are likely to sin. But those who control their tongues are wise.
English NIV
When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.
English NKJ 1982
In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise.
English NLT
Don't talk too much, for it fosters sin. Be sensible and turn off the flow!
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but the prudent are restrained in speech.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
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!
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
Don't talk so much. You keep putting your foot in your mouth. Be sensible and turn off the flow!
English Tyndale 1537
Where much babbling is, there must needs be offense: he that refraineth his lips is wisest of all.