Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 10:19

Monday, April 30, 1956

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

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.
See All 5 Related Resources about Proverbs 10:19

Illustration

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

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Monday, April 30, 1956

Today's Verse
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
Ephesians 6:4
"Fathers, do not exasperate your children, instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord."
Quotemeal
A daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.
Quote by Alfred North Whitehead:
"Apart from God every activity is merely a passing whiff of insignificance."
God's Holy Fire
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
'Spirit Appointed' (Ac. 20:28)
"[Paul, to the Ephesian elders at Miletus:] "Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the..."
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'The Proof Is in the Doing' (Jn. 8:30-32)
"Then many who heard [Jesus] say these things [about always doing what pleases the Father] believed in him. Jesus said to the people who believed...."

About This Devotional

Daily Wisdom is a free daily devotional for Christians featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.

More Daily Wisdom