When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise. — Proverbs 10:19

Solomon knew what we all learn the hard way: where words are many, sin is unavoidable. Be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger. Set a guard over your mouth, O Lord. But here's the Gospel anchor for this proverb — Christ is our example in this too. When He was reviled, He didn't revile in return.