Proverbs 17:27

King James 2000

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

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In the multitude of words there lacks not sin: but he that refrains his lips is wise.

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalts folly.

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

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

The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that rules among fools.

Therefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger:

And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by them that make peace.

For in many things we all offend. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.