Proverbs 17:27

Young's Literal Translation 1862

One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper `is' a man of understanding.

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In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips `is' wise.

Whoso is slow to anger `is' of great understanding, And whoso is short in temper is exalting folly.

The heart of the righteous meditateth to answer, And the mouth of the wicked uttereth evil things.

Better `is' the slow to anger than the mighty, And the ruler over his spirit than he who is taking a city.

The words of the wise in quiet are heard, More than the cry of a ruler over fools.

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

and the fruit of the righteousness in peace is sown to those making peace.

for we all make many stumbles; if any one in word doth not stumble, this one `is' a perfect man, able to bridle also the whole body;