Commentary on Today's Verse

　　Commentary on Proverbs 10:19

　　(Read Proverbs 10:19)

　　Those that speak much, speak much amiss. He that checks himself is a wise man, and therein consults his own peace.

　　Proverbs 10:19 In-Context

　　17 Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.

　　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.

　　20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value.

　　21 The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense.