Proverbs 17:27

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

When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.

The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;

For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body.

Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools.

And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.