Quick to Hear

So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding. Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.