Proverbs 17:27

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He who restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

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When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.

He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he 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 things.

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

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

Know this, my beloved brethren. Let every man be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger,

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

For we all make many mistakes, and if any one makes no mistakes in what he says he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.