Proverbs 10:19; Proverbs 11:12; Proverbs 15:1; Proverbs 17:28
19 eWhen words are many, transgression is not lacking,
fbut whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
12 Whoever qbelittles his neighbor lacks sense,
but a man of understanding remains silent.
15 dA soft answer turns away wrath,
but ea harsh word stirs up anger.
28 Even a fool xwho keeps silent is considered wise;
when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.