²⁷ A truly wise person uses few words;
    a person with understanding is even-tempered.

¹⁹ Too much talk leads to sin.
    Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.

²⁹ People with understanding control their anger;
    a hot temper shows great foolishness.

²⁸ The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking;
    the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.

¹⁷ Better to hear the quiet words of a wise person
    than the shouts of a foolish king.

³² Better to be patient than powerful;
    better to have self-control than to conquer a city.