19 eWhen words are many, transgression is not lacking,
fbut whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
Proverbs 11:12
12 Whoever qbelittles his neighbor lacks sense,
but a man of understanding remains silent.
Proverbs 15:1
1 dA soft answer turns away wrath,
but ea harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 17:28
28 Even a fool xwho keeps silent is considered wise;
when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
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