Proverbs 17:27

27  Whoever wrestrains his words has knowledge,

and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

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Proverbs 10:19
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.

James 1:19
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;


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