Compare Proverbs 10:19
See this verse side-by-side in multiple translations to understand its full meaning.
The verse Proverbs 10:19 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| King James Bible (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. | |
| Douay Rheims Bible (DRB) | In the multitude of words there shall not want sin: but he that refraineth his lips is most wise. | |
| Darby Bible Translation (DBT) | In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely. | |
| English Revised Version (ERV) | In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression: but he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely. | |
| Webster Bible Translation (WBT) | In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that restraineth 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. | |
| Young's Literal Translation (YLT) | In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips is wise. | |
| American King James Version (AKJV) | In the multitude of words there wants not sin: but he that refrains his lips is wise. |
King James Bible
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.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRB
In the multitude of words there shall not want sin: but he that refraineth his lips is most wise.
Darby Bible Translation
DBT
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.
English Revised Version
ERV
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression: but he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
Webster Bible Translation
WBT
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that restraineth 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.
Young's Literal Translation
YLT
In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips is wise.
American King James Version
AKJV
In the multitude of words there wants not sin: but he that refrains his lips is wise.