Proverbs 17:27

Julia E. Smith Translation 1876

He withholding his words will shew knowledge: I man of understanding is a cool spirit

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And the fruit of justice is sown in peace by those making peace.

Wherefore, my dearly beloved brethren, let every man be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger:

The slow to anger of much understanding: and the short of spirit exalts folly.

In the multitude of words transgression shall not cease: and he withholding his lips is prudent

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

The heart of the just one shall meditate to answer: and the mouth of the unjust shall gush out evil.

The words of the wise being heard in quiet more than the cry of him ruling among the foolish.

He slow to anger is, good above the strong; and, he ruling over his spirit above him taking a city,