Proverbs 10:19-21

¹⁹ When there are many words , transgression is unavoidable e , But he who restrains his lips is wise .

²⁰ The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver , The heart of the wicked is worth little . ²¹ The lips of the righteous feed many , But fools die for lack of understanding .

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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 10:19-21

Commentary on Proverbs 10:19

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Those that speak much, speak much amiss. He that checks himself is a wise man, and therein consults his own peace.

Commentary on Proverbs 10:20-21

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The tongue of the just is sincere, freed from the dross of guile and evil design. Pious discourse is spiritual food to the needy. Fools die for want of a heart, so the word is; for want of thought.