¹⁹ In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, But he who restrains his lips does wisely.

² For in many things we all stumble. If anyone doesn't stumble in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.

¹⁹ So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;

¹ > I said, "I will watch my ways, so that I don't sin with my tongue. I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked is before me."

³ For as a dream comes with a multitude of cares, so a fool's speech with a multitude of words.

²⁷ He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

²⁸ Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

¹³ The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.

¹⁴ A fool also multiplies words. Man doesn't know what will be; and that which will be after him, who can tell him?