In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
Proverbs 12:15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Proverbs 15:1A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Proverbs 15:28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
Proverbs 16:32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Proverbs 17:28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Proverbs 18:2A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
Proverbs 18:13He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
Proverbs 21:23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
Proverbs 29:20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
Ecclesiastes 5:2Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.
Ephesians 4:29Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Ephesians 4:32And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
James 1:19Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: