Verse of the Day
Translations of Today's Verse
King James Version
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.English Standard Version
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.The Message
The more talk, the less truth; the wise measure their words.New King James Version
In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise.New Living Translation
Don't talk too much, for it fosters sin. Be sensible and turn off the flow!Proverbs 10:19 In-Context
17 Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.
18 Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads slander is a fool.
19 Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.
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 sense.
This Week's Daily Bible Verses
Sunday, January 19
John 3:18
Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son.
Read all of John 3 NIVSaturday, January 18
James 3:2
We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check.
Read all of James 3 NIVFriday, January 17
Deuteronomy 30:19
This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.
Read all of Deuteronomy 30 NIVThursday, January 16
Deuteronomy 4:29
But if from there you seek the LORD your God, you will find him if you look for him with all your heart and with all your soul.
Read all of Deuteronomy 4 NIVWednesday, January 15
1 Corinthians 1:10
I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought.
Read all of 1 Corinthians 1 NIVMonday, January 13
2 Corinthians 12:9
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.
Read all of 2 Corinthians 12 NIV
Commentary on Today's Verse
Commentary on Proverbs 10:19
(Read Proverbs 10:19)
Those that speak much, speak much amiss. He that checks himself is a wise man, and therein consults his own peace.