28 The heart of the righteous (A)studies how to answer,
But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.

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27 (A)He who has knowledge spares his words,
And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.
28 (B)Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace;
When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.

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Qualities Needed in Trials

19 [a]So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, (A)slow to speak, (B)slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.

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Footnotes

  1. James 1:19 NU Know this or This you know

Let your speech always be (A)with grace, (B)seasoned with salt, (C)that you may know how you ought to answer each one.

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