Proverbs 17:27-28

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

²⁷The one who has knowledge restrains his words,^(A)
and one who keeps a cool head^[a]
is a person of understanding.

²⁸Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent –
discerning, when he seals his lips.^(B)

James 1:19

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

¹⁹My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,^(A)

²For we all stumble in many ways.^(A) If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is mature, able also to control the whole body.^(B)

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised (CSBA)