Berean Standard Bible
“When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.”
Proverbs 10 begins the collection of individual sayings attributed to Solomon, mostly two-line contrasts between the wise and the foolish. Many of them concern speech.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
World English Bible (WEB)
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
King James Version (KJV)
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
American Standard Version (ASV)
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
En las muchas palabras no falta pecado: mas el que refrena sus labios es prudente.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
En las palabras del que habla mucho, seguramente encontrarás pecado; el sabio sabe cuando callar.
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