Proverbs 10:19
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 10
“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.”Proverbs 10:19
What Does Proverbs 10:19 Mean?
Proverbs 10:19 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 10, verse 19 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Self-Control.
Cross-References (19)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 10:19 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 18:21“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”James 1:19“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”Proverbs 13:3“He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.”Ecclesiastes 5:2“Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.”Proverbs 21:23“Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.”James 1:26“If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.”Proverbs 17:27“He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.”James 3:2“For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.”Ecclesiastes 10:13“The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.”Proverbs 11:12“He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.”Ecclesiastes 5:3“For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool’s voice is known by multitude of words.”Psalms 39:1“I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me.”Proverbs 12:23“A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.”Proverbs 15:28“The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.”Job 11:2“Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified?”Job 29:9“The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth.”Ecclesiastes 10:14“A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?”Job 9:20“If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: if I say, I am perfect, it shall also prove me perverse.”Job 16:4“I also could speak as ye do: if your soul were in my soul’s stead, I could heap up words against you, and shake mine head at you.”
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