²⁷ One who spares words is knowledgeable;
    one who is cool in spirit has understanding.^(A)

¹⁹ When words are many, transgression is not lacking,
    but the prudent are restrained in speech.^(A)

²⁹ Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding,
    but one who has a hasty temper exalts folly.^(A)

²⁸ The mind of the righteous ponders how to answer,
    but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil.^(A)

³² One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
    and one whose temper is controlled than one who captures a city.^(A)