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

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

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

²⁹ He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who has a quick temper displays folly.

³² One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; One who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

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.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous weighs answers, But the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.

¹⁷ The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.

¹⁸ Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.