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In Proverbs 10:19, Solomon writes, When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise (v. 19). This proverb highlights the danger of uncontrolled speech. The more a person talks, the more opportunities there are for exaggeration, gossip, rash judgment, and foolish self-display.
Solomon is not condemning all speech, but warning against excess. Wisdom understands that words are powerful and therefore must be governed. A loose tongue can create damage far beyond what the speaker intends. Even good intentions can be undermined by careless abundance of speech.
To restrain one’s lips is a sign of self-control and discernment. The wise person knows when silence is better than noise. James 3 develops this same idea by showing how small the tongue is and yet how much it can direct or destroy. In God’s world, wisdom is shown through restraint in words
Used with permission from TheBibleSays.com.
You can access the original article here:Proverbs 10:19 Meaning
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