Proverbs 17:27

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One who spares words is knowledgeable; one who is cool in spirit has understanding.

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When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but the prudent are restrained in speech.

Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but one who has a hasty temper exalts folly.

The mind of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil.

One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and one whose temper is controlled than one who captures a city.

The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouting of a ruler among fools.

You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger;

And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace.

For all of us make many mistakes. Anyone who makes no mistakes in speaking is perfect, able to keep the whole body in check with a bridle.