When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

One person is generous and yet grows more wealthy, but another withholds more than he should and comes to poverty.

The one who spares his rod hates his child, but the one who loves his child is diligent in disciplining him.

The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.

All day long he craves greedily, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.

Deliver those being taken away to death, and hold back those slipping to the slaughter.