King James Bible
KJVIn the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
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 | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. | |
American Standard VersionASV | In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | In the multitude of words there shall not want sin: but he that refraineth his lips is most wise. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely. | |
English Revised VersionERV | In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression: but he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that restraineth his lips is wise. | |
World English BibleWEB | In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips is wise. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | In the multitude of words there wants not sin: but he that refrains his lips is wise. |