Proverbs 17:27

A Conservative Version

He who spares his words has knowledge, and he who is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

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

Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.

He who is slow to anger is of great understanding, but he who is hasty of spirit exalts folly.

Transgression is not lacking in the multitude of words, but he who refrains his lips does wisely.

For we all stumble in many things. If any man does not stumble in word, this is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.

The heart of a righteous man meditates to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.

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