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Proverbs 17:27

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

The one who has knowledge restrains his words, and one who keeps a cool head is a person of understanding.

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And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who cultivate peace.

My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

A patient person shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.

When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is prudent.

For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is mature, able also to control the whole body.

The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.

The calm words of the wise are heeded more than the shouts of a ruler over fools.

Patience is better than power, and controlling one’s emotions, than capturing a city.