Proverbs 17:27

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He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.

The heart of a righteous man studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

So that, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;

For we all often offend. If any one offend not in word, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body too.

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

The words of the wise are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.

But the fruit of righteousness in peace is sown for them that make peace.

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.