Good News TranslationThe more you talk, the more likely you are to sin. If you are wise, you will keep quiet.
New Revised Standard Version
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but the prudent are restrained in speech.
Contemporary English Version
You will say the wrong thing if you talk too much--so be sensible and watch what you say.
New American Bible
Where words are many, sin is not wanting; but those who restrain their lips do well.
Douay-Rheims Bible
The tongue of the just is as choice silver: but the heart of the wicked is nothing worth.
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
The tongue of the just is as choice silver: but the heart of the wicked is nothing worth.
the multitude
Ecclesiastes 5:3 Dreams follow many cares: and in many words shall be found folly.
Ecclesiastes 10:13,14 The beginning of his words is folly, and the end of his talk is a mischievous error. . . .
James 3:2 For in many things we all offend. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man. He is able also with a bridle to lead about the whole body.
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Proverbs 17:27,28 He that setteth bounds to his words, is knowing and wise: and the man of understanding is of a precious spirit. . . .
Psalm 39:1 Unto the end, for Idithun himself, a canticle of David. [2] I said: I will take heed to my ways: that I sin not with my tongue. I have set a guard to my mouth, when the sinner stood against me.
James 1:19 You know, my dearest brethren. And let every man be swift to hear, but slow to speak and slow to anger.
James 3:2 For in many things we all offend. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man. He is able also with a bridle to lead about the whole body.
