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

⁷ Stay away from a fool,
    for you will not find knowledge on their lips.

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

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

² Do not be quick with your mouth,
    do not be hasty in your heart
    to utter anything before God.^(A)
God is in heaven
    and you are on earth,
    so let your words be few.^(B)

⁹ Do not be quickly provoked^(A) in your spirit,
    for anger resides in the lap of fools.^(B)