Proverbs 17:28

17:28 Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise,

and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.

Ecclesiastes 5:3

5:3 Just as dreams come when there are many cares,

so the rash vow of a fool occurs when there are many words.

Amos 5:13

5:13 For this reason whoever is smart keeps quiet in such a time,

for it is an evil time.

James 1:19

Living Out the Message

1:19 Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.