Apr 14 2020 12 mins 3
“A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.” (Prov. 29:11 ) “If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.” (Prov. 29:9 ) “A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.” (Prov. 18:2 ) “If one gives an answer before he hears, it is a folly and shame.” (Prov. 18:13 ) “When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.” (Prov. 10:19 ) “There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” (Prov. 12:18 ) “Whoever meddles in a quarrel not his own is like one who takes a passing dog by the ears.” (Prov. 26.17) “By the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise will preserve them.“ (Prov. 14:3 ) “The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.” (Prov. 12:16 ) “A soft answer turns away wrath: but a harsh word stirs up anger.” (Prov. 15:1 )
