Cross references
Proverbs 10:19
When words are many, sin is unavoidable,
but he who restrains his lips is wise.
Proverbs 10:19 has 6 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 6 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to James 1:19 (16 votes) and Proverbs 17:27–28 (13 votes). 16 other verses point back to it. It links with 4 other books, from Job 9 to James 3.
Which verses does Proverbs 10:19 point to?
Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- James 1:1916 votes
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
- Proverbs 17:27–2813 votes
A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit. Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.
- James 3:213 votes
We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.
- Ecclesiastes 10:13–1411 votes
The beginning of his talk is folly, and the end of his speech is evil madness. Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what is coming, and who can tell him what will come after him?
- Ecclesiastes 5:38 votes
As a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of a fool comes with many words.
- Psalm 39:17 votes
For the choirmaster. For Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. I said, “I will watch my ways so that I will not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle as long as the wicked are present.”
Which verses point to Proverbs 10:19?
The 10 strongest of 16.