Proverbs 17:27

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

Sin does not hide from a multitude of words. The wise controls his lips.

The heart of the righteous studies how to answer. The mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

You know this, my beloved brothers. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.

We all stumble in many things. If any do not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able to restrain (control) the whole body.

Being slow to anger is better than being mighty. Being self-controlled is better than ruling a city.

The words of the wise heard in quietness are more than the loud cry of the ruler of fools.

And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace.

He who guards his mouth and holds his tongue stays out of trouble.