15 Bible Verses about Speaking, Wisdom In
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So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;
I said, "I will watch my ways, so that I don't sin with my tongue. I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked is before me."
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
The good man out of his good treasure brings out good things, and the evil man out of his evil treasure brings out evil things.
Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.
Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.
He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.