Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 10:19

When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.

— Proverbs 10:19

Comments

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

5 Related Resources by Heartlight

Keep It Short and Simple

Devo: Together in Christ

"Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut."

Proverbs 10:19

Devo: Today's Verse

"When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise."

Shhh!

Illustration of Proverbs 10:19

Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 10:19 -- 19 When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.

Delete! Delete! Delete!

Article by Rubel Shelly

What can you do after the message is sent? Rubel Shelly reminds us that we have to choose our words carefully because we don't have an unsend button for our mouth or a delete button to use after the words are spoken.

Illustration

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Monday, April 30, 1956

What Jesus Did!

A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.

'First Thing Upon Meeting Jesus!' (Jn. 1:40-41)

"Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of [John the Baptizer's disciples] who heard what John said and then followed Jesus. Andrew went to find his..."

Passion for Praise

A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.

'We are His!' (Ps. 100:2-3)

"Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy. Acknowledge that the Lord is God! He made us, and we are his. We are his people,..."

Morning & Evening

The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.

Evening Thought: Luke 10:40

"Her fault was not that she served: the condition of a servant well becomes every Christian. "I serve," should be the motto of all the princes of the....."

Praying with Paul

Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.