Proverbs 17:27

New English Translation

The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.

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When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.

The heart of the righteous considers how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

Better to be slow to anger than to be a mighty warrior, and one who controls his temper is better than one who captures a city.

The words of the wise are heard in quiet, more than the shouting of a ruler is heard among fools.

Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.

And the fruit that consists of righteousness is planted in peace among those who make peace.

For we all stumble in many ways. If someone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect individual, able to control the entire body as well.