Proverbs 17:27

Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling

He that measureth his words, is wise and prudent; and a learned man is of precious spirit.

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Sin shall not fail in much speaking; but he that measureth his lips, is most prudent.

He that is patient, is governed by much wisdom; but he that is unpatient, enhanceth his folly.

The soul of a just [or rightwise] man bethinketh obedience; the mouth of wicked men is full of evils.

A patient man is better than a strong man; and he that is lord of his soul, is better than an overcomer of cities.

The words of wise men be heard in silence, more than the cry of a prince among fools.

Know ye, my brethren most loved, be each man swift to hear, but slow to speak, and slow to wrath;

And the fruit of rightwiseness is sown in peace, to men that make peace.

For all we offend in many things. If any man offendeth not in word, this is a perfect man, for also he may lead about all the body with a bridle.