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Proverbs 10:19-21

19 When words are many, sin is not absent,
but he who holds his tongue is wise.

20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver,
but the heart of the wicked is of little value.

21 The lips of the righteous nourish many,
but fools die for lack of judgment.

Cross References for Proverbs 10:19-21

Psalms 39:1 - Psalm 39 For the director of music. For Jeduthun. A psalm of David. I said, “I will watch my wa... Click to read the verse Psalms 39:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 39:1

James 3:2 - We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, ... Click to read the verse James 3:2 Click to read the verse James 3:2

James 1:19 - Listening and Doing My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, sl... Click to read the verse James 1:19 Click to read the verse James 1:19

James 1:26 - If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he dece... Click to read the verse James 1:26 Click to read the verse James 1:26

Ecclesiastes 5:2 - Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. Go... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:2 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:2

Proverbs 13:3 - He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin. Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:3 Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:3

Proverbs 12:23 - A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself, but the heart of fools blurts out folly. Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:23 Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:23

Job 29:9 - the chief men refrained from speaking and covered their mouths with their hands; Click to read the verse Job 29:9 Click to read the verse Job 29:9

Job 16:4 - I also could speak like you, if you were in my place; I could make fine speeches against you an... Click to read the verse Job 16:4 Click to read the verse Job 16:4

Job 9:20 - Even if I were innocent, my mouth would condemn me; if I were blameless, it would pronounce me ... Click to read the verse Job 9:20 Click to read the verse Job 9:20

Job 11:2 - “Are all these words to go unanswered? Is this talker to be vindicated? Click to read the verse Job 11:2 Click to read the verse Job 11:2

Ecclesiastes 5:3 - As a dream comes when there are many cares, so the speech of a fool when there are many words. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:3 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:3

Ecclesiastes 10:14 - and the fool multiplies words. No one knows what is coming— who can tell him what will happen a... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 10:14 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 10:14

Proverbs 21:23 - He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from calamity. Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:23 Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:23

Proverbs 15:28 - The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil. Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:28 Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:28

Proverbs 11:12 - A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his tongue. Click to read the verse Proverbs 11:12 Click to read the verse Proverbs 11:12

Proverbs 17:27-28 - A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered. Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:27-28 Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:27-28

Ecclesiastes 10:13-14 - At the beginning his words are folly; at the end they are wicked madness— Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 10:13-14 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 10:13-14

Proverbs 17:27 - A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered. Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:27 Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:27