Proverbs 10:19 interestingly dictates one of the causes that sin / transgression (Amplified, ASV, NASB) is unavoidable (NASB) through the multitude of words. In the same chapter, the solution is also provided. Proverbs 10:20 pictures that the tounge of the just (KJV) / upright (Amplified) / righteous (Amplified, ASV, NASB, NIV) / godly (NLT) / good person (Message) is describes as choice silver. Proverbs 10:21 pictures their lips feed (KJV) and guide (Amplified) / nourish (NIV) / encourage (NLT) many, because it knows what is “acceptable” (KJV, ASV, NASB), “pleasing thing” (Young’s Literal Translation, LITV | Jay P Green Literal Translation), “fitting” (NIV), “helpful words” (NLT), “clears the air” (Message). People are encouraged to put guard of words that coming out to bless other.
