King James Version
Proverbs 10:19 in the King James Version says “In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 10 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.”
Proverbs 10:19 · KJV
He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth. erreth: or, causeth to err
He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom. of wisdom: Heb. of heart
KJV Study — Public Domain
“of words”
H1697a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“there wanteth”
H2308properly, to be flabby, i.e., (by implication) desist; (figuratively) be lacking or idle
“but he that refraineth”
H2820to restrain or (reflexive) refrain; by implication, to refuse, spare, preserve; to observe
“his lips”
H8193the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
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