In a multitude of speaking, sin will not be lacking. But whoever tempers his lips is most prudent.
Proverbs 17:27 - Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever moderates his words is learned and prudent. And a man of learning has a precious spirit. 更多版本King James Version (Oxford) 1769 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: And a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding has a cool spirit. [James 1:19.] American Standard Version (1901) He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding. Common English Bible Wise are those who restrain their talking; people with understanding are coolheaded. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He that setteth bounds to his words is knowing and wise: and the man of understanding is of a precious spirit. English Standard Version 2016 Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. |
In a multitude of speaking, sin will not be lacking. But whoever tempers his lips is most prudent.
Whoever is patient is governed by much prudence. But whoever is impatient exalts his foolishness.
The mind of the just meditates on obedience. The mouth of the impious overflows with evils.
A patient man is better than a strong one. And whoever rules his soul is better than one who assaults cities.
The words of the wise are heard in silence, more so than the outcry of a prince among the foolish.
You know this, my most beloved brothers. So let every man be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to anger.
For we all offend in many ways. If anyone does not offend in word, he is a perfect man. And he is then able, as if with a bridle, to lead the whole body around.