Proverbios 10:19

19 El que mucho habla, mucho yerra;el que es sabio refrena su lengua.

Proverbios 10:19 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 10:19

In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin
Where a great deal is said, without care and forethought, there will not only be many weak things uttered, but much falsehood, and at least many idle things, which cannot be excused from sin; not but that much and long speaking may be to great profit and advantage, when it is with care and judgment, and founded on close meditation and study. Or, "sin ceaseth not" F14; along with a torrent of words is a flow of sin, which ceases not as long as that continues: it is a saying of the Jewish Rabbins,

``he that multiplies words brings on or brings unto sin;''
but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise;
lays a restraint on his mouth, bridles his tongue; does not suffer his lips to utter anything rashly and inconsiderately; is sparing of his words and is careful of what he says, that it is true and proper to be spoken; and considers well the time when, place where, and persons to whom he speaks; and, all circumstances weighed, conducts accordingly: such a man is a wise, prudent, and understanding man; see ( Proverbs 17:27 Proverbs 17:28 ) .
FOOTNOTES:

F14 (ldxy al) "non cessabit", Montanus, Junius & Tremellius, Michaelis; "non cessat", Piscator.

Proverbios 10:19 In-Context

17 El que atiende a la corrección va camino a la vida;el que la rechaza se pierde.
18 El de labios mentirosos disimula su odio,y el que propaga calumnias es un necio.
19 El que mucho habla, mucho yerra;el que es sabio refrena su lengua.
20 Plata refinada es la lengua del justo;el corazón del malvado no vale nada.
21 Los labios del justo orientan a muchos;los necios mueren por falta de juicio.
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