Proverbs 10:18–19
Proverbs 10:18–19 — The New International Version (NIV)
18 Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips
and spreads slander is a fool.
19 Sin is not ended by multiplying words,
but the prudent hold their tongues.
Proverbs 10:18–19 — English Standard Version (ESV)
18 The one who conceals hatred has lying lips,
and whoever utters slander is a fool.
19 When words are many, transgression is not lacking,
but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
Proverbs 10:18–19 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips,
And he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin:
But he that refraineth his lips is wise.
Proverbs 10:18–19 — New Living Translation (NLT)
18 Hiding hatred makes you a liar;
slandering others makes you a fool.
19 Too much talk leads to sin.
Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.
Proverbs 10:18–19 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
18 Whoever hides hatred has lying lips,
And whoever spreads slander is a fool.
19 In the multitude of words sin is not lacking,
But he who restrains his lips is wise.
Proverbs 10:18–19 — New Century Version (NCV)
18 Whoever hides hate is a liar.
Whoever tells lies is a fool.
19 If you talk a lot, you are sure to sin;
if you are wise, you will keep quiet.
Proverbs 10:18–19 — American Standard Version (ASV)
18 He that hideth hatred is of lying lips;
And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.
19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression;
But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
Proverbs 10:18–19 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
18 He that covereth hatred hath lying lips, and he that sendeth forth a slander is a fool.
19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.
Proverbs 10:18–19 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
18 Whoever conceals hatred has lying lips.
Whoever spreads slander is a fool.
19 Sin is unavoidable when there is much talk,
but whoever seals his lips is wise.
Proverbs 10:18–19 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
18 The one who conceals hatred has lying lips,
and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
19 When there are many words, sin is unavoidable,
but the one who controls his lips is wise.
Proverbs 10:18–19 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
18 He who conceals hatred has lips of deceit,
and he who utters slander—he is a fool.
19 In many words, transgression is not lacking,
but he who restrains his lips is prudent.
Proverbs 10:18–19 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
18 Anyone who hides hatred has lying lips.
And anyone who spreads lies is foolish.
19 Those who talk a lot are likely to sin.
But those who control their tongues are wise.
Proverbs 10:18–19 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)
18 He who conceals hatred has lying lips,
And he who spreads slander is a fool.
19 When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable,
But he who restrains his lips is wise.