So Ezra the priest brought the law before the congregation both of men and women, and everyone who had understanding [was present] to hear, on the first day of the seventh month.

And he read in it from sunrise until midday, before the men and the women; and they understood [it], and the ears of all the people [were attentive] to the Book of the Law.

So all the people departed to eat and drink, to send portions and rejoice greatly, for they understood the words which he made known to them.

And they found written in the law which the Lord commanded Moses, that the children of Israel should dwell in booths, in the feast in the seventh month,

And they stood in their place, and read in the Book of the Law of the Lord their God; and they confessed [their sins] to the Lord, and worshipped the Lord their God.

Now then, [my] son, hear me: blessed is the man who shall listen to me, and the mortal who shall keep my ways;

watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my entrances.

Keep your foot, whenever you go to the house of God; and [when you are] near to hear, let your sacrifice [be] better than the gift of fools; for they do not know they are doing evil.

And immediately many were gathered together, so that there was no longer any room, not even near the door. And He was speaking the word to them.

"Therefore David himself calls Him 'Lord', and how is He his Son?" And the large crowd was hearing Him gladly.

Now all the tax collectors and the sinners were drawing near to Him to hear Him.

and were unable to do anything; for all the people were very attentive to hear Him.

And they were continuing in the teaching of the apostles, and in fellowship, and in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.

"Therefore immediately I sent to you, and you have done well to come. Now then we are all present before God, to hear all the things having been commanded you by God."

Now as the Jews were going out of the synagogue, the Gentiles begged that these words might be spoken to them the next Sabbath.

On the coming Sabbath, almost all the city was assembled to hear the word of God.

And these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, who received the word with all readiness, each day examining the Scriptures [to see] whether these things might be so.

Because of this we also give thanks to God unceasingly, so that when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you received not the word of men, but just as it truly is, the word of God, which also is at work in you who believe.

If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceiving his heart, the religion of this [man] is useless.

My brothers, let not many become teachers, knowing that we shall receive greater judgment.

For we all stumble in many [ways]. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a mature man, able also to bridle the whole body.

By a multitude of words you shall not escape sin, but if you refrain your lips you will be prudent.

He that keeps his own mouth keeps his own life, but he that is hasty with his lips shall bring terror upon himself.

The tongue of the wise knows what is good, but the mouth of the foolish speaks evil things.

He that forbears to utter a hard word is discreet, and a patient man is wise.

Whoever answers a word before he hears [a cause], it is folly and reproach to him.

Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and they that rule it shall eat the fruits thereof.

He that keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from trouble.

Be not hasty with your mouth, and let not your heart be swift to utter anything before God; for God is in heaven above, and you [are] on earth; therefore let your words be few.

For through the multitude of trial a dream comes; and a fool's voice is with a multitude of words.

and refused to listen, and remembered not Your wonders which You worked among them. And they hardened their neck, and appointed a leader to return to their slavery in Egypt. But You, O God, [are] merciful and compassionate, long-suffering, and abundant in mercy, and You did not forsake them.

A passionate man acts inconsiderately, but a sensible man bears up under many things.

A man slow to wrath abounds in wisdom, but a man of impatient spirit is very foolish.

A passionate man stirs up strife; but [he that is] slow to anger appeases even a rising one. [ 15:18A] A man slow to anger will extinguish quarrels, but an ungodly man rather stirs [them] up.

A man slow to anger is better than a strong man, and he that governs [his] temper better than he that takes a city.

Rightful rule gives power to words, but sedition and strife precede poverty.

A merciful man is long suffering, and his triumph overtakes transgressors.

A malicious man shall be severely punished, and if he commit injury, he shall also lose his life.

As a city whose walls are broken down, and which is unfortified, so is a man who does anything without counsel.

The end of a matter is better than the beginning thereof; the patient is better than the high-minded.

Be not hasty in your spirit to be angry; for anger will rest in the bosom of fools.

But I say to you that whoever gets angry with his brother without cause will be liable to the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, 'Empty-head!' will be liable to the council. But whoever says, ' fool!' will be liable to the fiery hell.

idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, factions,

envies, murders, drinking bouts, revelries, and the like; which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

"Be angry, and do not sin": do not let the sun set on your anger,

Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and blasphemy be removed from you, with all malice.

But now you yourselves are to put off all [these]: wrath, anger, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth.

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.