Proverbs 10:19 Cross References - Thomson

¹⁹ In speaking much thou canst not avoid sin; but if thou art sparing of thy lips, thou wilt be wise.

¹ For the conclusion. For Idithun. An Ode by David. I Said, Let me watch my ways; that I may not sin with my tongue. I set a guard on my mouth; when the sinner stood before me.

²⁷ He who forbeareth to utter a harsh word is prudent: and he who is slow to anger is a man of understanding. ²⁸ Wisdom will be imputed to a fool, who inquireth after wisdom: and he who imposeth silence on himself will be esteemed wise.

³ Because a dream cometh by much temptation, and a fool's voice with many words;

¹³ The beginning of the words of his mouth is folly and the end of his talk is malicious madness. ¹⁴ Though the fool multiplieth words, a man doth not know what the matter is; and what that shall be which will follow who can tell him.

¹⁹ Therefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

² for in many instances we all offend. If any one offend not in discourse he is a perfect man, and able to bridle in the whole body.