²⁷ One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper `is' a man of understanding.

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

¹⁹ In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips `is' wise.

²⁹ Whoso is slow to anger `is' of great understanding, And whoso is short in temper is exalting folly.

³² Better `is' the slow to anger than the mighty, And the ruler over his spirit than he who is taking a city.

² 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;

²⁸ The heart of the righteous meditateth to answer, And the mouth of the wicked uttereth evil things.

¹⁷ The words of the wise in quiet are heard, More than the cry of a ruler over fools.

¹⁸ and the fruit of the righteousness in peace is sown to those making peace.