²⁷ The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint,^(A)
    and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.^(B)

¹⁹ Sin is not ended by multiplying words,
    but the prudent hold their tongues.^(A)

²⁹ Whoever is patient has great understanding,^(A)
    but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.^(B)

²⁸ The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,^(A)
    but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.^(B)

¹⁷ The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded
    than the shouts of a ruler of fools.

³² Better a patient person than a warrior,
    one with self-control than one who takes a city.