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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Keep It Short and Simple

Devo: Together in Christ

"Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut."

Proverbs 10:19

Devo: Daily Wisdom

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

Proverbs 10:19

Devo: Today's Verse

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

Proverbs 10:21

Devo: Today's Verse

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

Proverbs 10:21

Devo: Today's Verse

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

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
• Proverbs 1:29

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