Proverbs 10:19-21

¹⁹When words are many, sin is unavoidable,

but he who restrains his lips is wise.

²⁰The tongue of the righteous is choice silver,

but the heart of the wicked has little worth.

²¹The lips of the righteous feed many,

but fools die for lack of judgment.

— Proverbs 10:19-21

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Cross References for Proverbs 10:19-21

• James 3:2
• James 1:19
• Proverbs 17:27-28
• Ecclesiastes 10:13-14
• Hosea 4:6
• Psalm 39:1
• Ecclesiastes 5:3
• Proverbs 17:16
• Proverbs 15:4
• Job 4:3-4

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