the multitude

Ecclesiastes 5:3
As a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of a fool comes with many words.

Ecclesiastes 10:13, 14
The beginning of his talk is folly, and the end of his speech is evil madness. . . .

James 3:2
We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.

but

Proverbs 17:27, 28
A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding keeps a cool head. . . .

Psalm 39:1
I said, "I will watch my ways so that I will not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle as long as the wicked are present."

James 1:19
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

James 3:2
We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.