For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool's voice is known by multitude of words.

The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.

A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?

For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

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.

I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me.

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

For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.