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Proverbs 10:19-21 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 10 · verses 19–21 · King James Version
19In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. 20The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth. 21The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.Proverbs 10:19-21 · King James Version
Proverbs 10:19-21 in context
17He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
18He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
19In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
20The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
21The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
22The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
23It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
Cross references
Key words (Strong's)
- refrainethchâsakto restrain or refrainH2820 →
- multituderôbabundanceH7230 →
- wantethchâdalproperly, to be flabbyH2308 →
- tonguelâshôwnthe tongue , used literally , and figurativelyH3956 →
- choicebâcharproperly, to tryH977 →
- silverkeçephsilverH3701 →
- wickedrâshâʻmorally wrongH7563 →
- wordsdâbâra wordH1697 →
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