Proverbs 17:27

New King James Version

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

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

So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;

He who is slow to wrath has great understanding, But he who is impulsive exalts folly.

In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise.

For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.

The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.

Words of the wise, spoken quietly, should be heard Rather than the shout of a ruler of fools.

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