Proverbs 17:27

Modern King James Version

He who has knowledge uses few words; a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

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In the multitude of words, sin is not lacking; but he who holds back his lips is wise.

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

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

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

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

For in many things we all offend. If anyone does not offend in word, the same is a full-grown man, able also to bridle the whole body.