In the multitude of words there wants not sin: but he that refrains his lips is wise.
In the multitude of words there wants not sin: but he that refrains his lips is wise.
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely.
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that restraineth his lips is wise.
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression: but he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
In the multitude of words - It is impossible to speak much, and yet speak nothing but truth; and injure no man's character in the mean while.
There wanteth not sin - Some render this, "Sin shall not cease," etc., i. e., many words do not mend a fault. Silence on the part both of the reprover and the offender is often better. The King James Version is, however, preferable.