Proverbs 17:27

Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
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King James Version

He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

New International Version

A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Whoever moderates his words is learned and prudent. And a man of learning has a precious spirit