Proverbs 17:26-28

World English Bible

²⁶ Also to punish the righteous is not good,
    nor to flog officials for their integrity.
²⁷ He who spares his words has knowledge.
    He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
²⁸ Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise.
    When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.