TommyRadd wrote:
Dear Zemirah,
Could you please quote for me the scripture(s) that state the number of words that would constitute sin, where, saying one word less would not be sin? Because, if you could please do that for me, I will repent and publicly commit not go over that number of words again.
TomRadd, regarding your disparagement of Proverbs 10:19, you are mocking God.
In the scripture verse you find inadequate, as you well know, God does not specify a specific number.
The exercise of common sense is required, something with which you have clearly demonstrated, you have no acquaintance.
Proverbs 10:19:
New International Version
Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.
New Living Translation
Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.
English Standard Version
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
Berean Study Bible
When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
New American Standard Bible
When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise.
King James Bible
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
Christian Standard Bible
When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is prudent.
Contemporary English Version
You will say the wrong thing if you talk too much--so be sensible and watch what you say.
Good News Translation
The more you talk, the more likely you are to sin. If you are wise, you will keep quiet.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is wise.
International Standard Version
Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.
NET Bible
When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.
New Heart English Bible
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
In the multitude of words the evil one is not saved and he who restrains his lips is intelligent.
GOD'S WORD® Translation
Sin is unavoidable when there is much talk, but whoever seals his lips is wise.
JPS Tanakh 1917
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips is wise.
New American Standard 1977
When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise.
Jubilee Bible 2000
In the multitude of words there is no lack of rebellion, but he that refrains his lips is wise.
King James 2000 Bible
In the multitude of words there lacks not sin: but he that refrains his lips is wise.
American King James Version
In the multitude of words there wants not sin: but he that refrains his lips is wise.
American Standard Version
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
Brenton Septuagint Translation
By a multitude of words thou shalt not escape sin; but if thou refrain thy lips thou wilt be prudent.
Douay-Rheims Bible
In the multitude of words there shall not want sin: but he that refraineth his lips is most wise.
Darby Bible Translation
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.
English Revised Version
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression: but he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
Webster's Bible Translation
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that restraineth his lips is wise.
World English Bible
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
Young's Literal Translation
In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips is wise.
Your constant failure to recognize/perceive what God has written, and your persistent insistence that verses God has not written be provided to you, as well as your inability to accept what He has written as final, make your inability to make your irrational demands known in any fewer than five pages of script on an internet forum thread is a glaring example of " a multitude of words of transgression."
If you are unable to envision yourself in every one of these versions of Proverbs 10:19, proceed forthwith to the nearest seller of dry goods and purchase yourself a new mirror posthaste.