Proverbs 10:18-19
Proverbs 10:18-19 New King James Version (NKJV)
Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, And whoever spreads slander is a fool. In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise.
Proverbs 10:18-19 New International Version (NIV)
Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads slander is a fool. Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.
Proverbs 10:18-19 The Message (MSG)
Liars secretly hoard hatred; fools openly spread slander. The more talk, the less truth; the wise measure their words.
Proverbs 10:18-19 King James Version (KJV)
He that hideth hatred with lying lips, And he that uttereth a slander, is a fool. In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: But he that refraineth his lips is wise.
Proverbs 10:18-19 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who conceals hatred has lying lips, And he who spreads slander is a fool. When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise.
Proverbs 10:18-19 New Century Version (NCV)
Whoever hides hate is a liar. Whoever tells lies is a fool. 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)
He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool. In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
Proverbs 10:18-19 New International Version (NIV)
Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads slander is a fool. Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.
Proverbs 10:18-19 New King James Version (NKJV)
Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, And whoever spreads slander is a fool. In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise.
Proverbs 10:18-19 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who hides hatred has lying lips, And he who spreads slander is a fool. [Prov 26:24-26] When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable, But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.
Proverbs 10:18-19 New Living Translation (NLT)
Hiding hatred makes you a liar; slandering others makes you a fool. Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.
Proverbs 10:18-19 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The one who hides his hatred while pretending to be your friend is nothing but a liar. But the one who slanders you behind your back proves that he’s a fool, never to be trusted. If you keep talking, it won’t be long before you’re saying something really wrong. Prove you’re wise from the very start— just bite your tongue and be strong!
