New American Standard Bible 1995

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When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise.

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Verse part Definition: Part of speech: Strong's: Hebrew: Transliteration:
When there are many multitude, abundance, greatness Noun H7230 בְּרֹ֣ב be·rov
words, speech, word Noun H1697 דְּ֭בָרִים de·va·rim
transgression transgression Noun H6588 פָּ֑שַׁע pa·sha;
is unavoidable, to cease Verb H2308 יֶחְדַּל־ yech·dal-
But he who restrains to withhold, refrain Verb H2820 וְחֹשֵׂ֖ךְ ve·cho·sech
his lips lip, speech, edge Noun H8193 שְׂפָתָ֣יו se·fa·tav
is wise. to be prudent Verb H7919 מַשְׂכִּֽיל׃ mas·kil.

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New American Standard Bible 1995 When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise.
King James Bible When In the multitude of words there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But wanteth not sin: but he who restrains that refraineth his lips is wise.
Hebrew Greek English When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise.