For a dream comes through much activity, And a fool's voice [is known] by [his] many words.

The words of his mouth begin with foolishness, And the end of his talk [is] raving madness.

A fool also multiplies words. No man knows what is to be; Who can tell him what will be after him?

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

He who has knowledge spares his words, [And] a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.

Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; [When] he shuts his lips, [he is considered] perceptive.

To the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. I said, "I will guard my ways, Lest I sin with my tongue; I will restrain my mouth with a muzzle, While the wicked are before me."

So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;

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