Proverbs 17:27

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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