Proverbs 17:27-28
New King James Version
27 (A)He who has knowledge spares his words,
And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.
28 (B)Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace;
When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.
Ecclesiastes 5:1-3
New King James Version
Fear God, Keep Your Vows
5 Walk (A)prudently when you go to the house of God; and draw near to hear rather (B)than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they do evil.
2 Do not be (C)rash with your mouth,
And let not your heart utter anything hastily before God.
For God is in heaven, and you on earth;
Therefore let your words (D)be few.
3 For a dream comes through much activity,
And (E)a fool’s voice is known by his many words.
Ecclesiastes 10:13-14
New King James Version
13 The words of his mouth begin with foolishness,
And the end of his talk is raving madness.
14 (A)A fool also multiplies words.
No man knows what is to be;
Who can tell him (B)what will be after him?
James 1:19
New King James Version
Qualities Needed in Trials
19 [a]So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, (A)slow to speak, (B)slow to wrath;
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