Proverbs 017.27-017.28 Message Remix The one who knows much says little, an understanding person remains calm.

Even dunces who keep quiet are thought to be wise, as long as they keep their mouths shut, they're smart.

Act on What You Hear

James 001.19-001.20 Message Remix Post this at all the intersections, dear friends: Lead with your ears, follow up with your tongue, and let anger straggle along in the rear.

God's righteousness doesn't grow from human anger.

Job 013.5 Message Remix I wish you'd shut your mouths--silence is your only claim to wisdom.

Proverbs 17:27-28 TLB The Way- Complete Catholic Edition The man of few words and settled mind is wise;

therefore, even a fool is thought to be wise when he is silent. It pays him to keep his mouth shut.

James 1:19-20 TLB The Way- Complete Catholic Edition Dear brothers, don't ever forget that it is best to listen much, speak little, and not become angry;

for anger doesn't make us good, as God demands that we must be.

Job 13:5 TLB The Way- Complete Catholic Edition Oh, please be quiet! That would be your highest wisdom.

Proverbs 17:27-28 ETR Cowboys For Christ Intelligent people choose their words carefully. Those who know what they are doing remains calm.

Silent fools seem wise. They say nothing and appear to be smart.

Listening and Obeying

James 1:19-20 ETR Cowboys For Christ My dear brothers and sisters, always be more willing to listen than to speak. Keep control of your anger.

Anger does not help you live the way God wants.

Job 13:5 ETR Cowboys For Christ I wish you would just be quiet. That would be the wisest thing you could do.