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The 18 most-voted verses about babbling, from 8 books, ranked by the OpenBible.info community.

And when you pray, do not babble on like pagans, for they think that by their many words they will be heard.

Matthew 6:7 (BSB)

But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Matthew 6:7 (KJV)

In praying, don’t use vain repetitions as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.

Matthew 6:7 (WEB)

But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,

2 Timothy 2:16 (BSB)

But shun profane [and] vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

2 Timothy 2:16 (KJV)

But shun empty chatter, for it will go further in ungodliness,

2 Timothy 2:16 (WEB)

When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

Proverbs 10:19 (BSB)

In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.

Proverbs 10:19 (KJV)

In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

Proverbs 10:19 (WEB)

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.

Proverbs 15:2 (BSB)

The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

Proverbs 15:2 (KJV)

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.

Proverbs 15:2 (WEB)

O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,”

1 Timothy 6:20 (BSB)

O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane [and] vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:

1 Timothy 6:20 (KJV)

Timothy, guard that which is committed to you, turning away from the empty chatter and oppositions of what is falsely called knowledge,

1 Timothy 6:20 (WEB)

As a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of a fool comes with many words.

Ecclesiastes 5:3 (BSB)

For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool’s voice [is known] by multitude of words.

Ecclesiastes 5:3 (KJV)

For as a dream comes with a multitude of cares, so a fool’s speech with a multitude of words.

Ecclesiastes 5:3 (WEB)

A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.

Proverbs 10:8 (BSB)

The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

Proverbs 10:8 (KJV)

The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.

Proverbs 10:8 (WEB)

If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.

James 1:26 (BSB)

If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion [is] vain.

James 1:26 (KJV)

If anyone among you thinks himself to be religious while he doesn’t bridle his tongue, but deceives his heart, this man’s religion is worthless.

James 1:26 (WEB)

The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

James 3:6 (BSB)

And the tongue [is] a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.

James 3:6 (KJV)

And the tongue is a fire. The world of iniquity among our members is the tongue, which defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of nature, and is set on fire by Gehenna.

James 3:6 (WEB)

There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

Proverbs 14:23 (BSB)

In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.

Proverbs 14:23 (KJV)

In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.

Proverbs 14:23 (WEB)

Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what is coming, and who can tell him what will come after him?

Ecclesiastes 10:14 (BSB)

A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?

Ecclesiastes 10:14 (KJV)

A fool also multiplies words. Man doesn’t know what will be; and that which will be after him, who can tell him?

Ecclesiastes 10:14 (WEB)

But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.

Titus 3:9 (BSB)

But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

Titus 3:9 (KJV)

but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

Titus 3:9 (WEB)

He who winks the eye causes grief, and foolish lips will come to ruin.

Proverbs 10:10 (BSB)

He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.

Proverbs 10:10 (KJV)

One who winks with the eye causes sorrow, but a chattering fool will fall.

Proverbs 10:10 (WEB)

A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

Proverbs 12:23 (BSB)

A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

Proverbs 12:23 (KJV)

A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

Proverbs 12:23 (WEB)

Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.

Proverbs 17:28 (BSB)

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.

Proverbs 17:28 (KJV)

Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

Proverbs 17:28 (WEB)

So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air.

1 Corinthians 14:9 (BSB)

So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air.

1 Corinthians 14:9 (KJV)

So also you, unless you uttered by the tongue words easy to understand, how would it be known what is spoken? For you would be speaking into the air.

1 Corinthians 14:9 (WEB)

For many are rebellious and full of empty talk and deception, especially those of the circumcision,

Titus 1:10 (BSB)

For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision:

Titus 1:10 (KJV)

For there are also many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision,

Titus 1:10 (WEB)

My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

James 1:19 (BSB)

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

James 1:19 (KJV)

So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;

James 1:19 (WEB)

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