Proverbs 17:27

Modern English Version

He who has knowledge spares his words; a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.

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When words are many, sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

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

The heart of the righteous reflects on how to reply, but the mouth of the wicked spews out evil.

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

The words of the wise heard in quietness are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools.

Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

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

We all stumble in many ways. But if any man does not stumble in what he says, he is a complete man and able also to control the whole body.