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 abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

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

Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.

For we all stumble in many ways. If someone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect individual, able to control the entire body as well.

Better to be slow to anger than to be a mighty warrior, and one who controls his temper is better than one who captures a city.

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

And the fruit that consists of righteousness is planted in peace among those who make peace.

The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.