Proverbs 17:27
He who spares his sayings knows knowledge, and a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
James 1:19
Understand [this], my dear brothers: every person must be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger,
Proverbs 10:19
In many words, transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.
Proverbs 14:29
[He who is] slow to anger [has] great understanding, but the hasty of spirit exalts folly.
Proverbs 15:28
A heart of righteousness will ponder the answer, but a mouth of wickedness will pour out deceit.
Proverbs 16:32
He who is slow to anger [is] better than him who is mighty, and he who controls his spirit than him who captures a city.
Ecclesiastes 9:17
The words of the wise are heard in peace [more] than the shouting of a ruler [is heard] among the fools.
James 3:2
For we all stumble [in] many [ways]. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he [is] a perfect individual, able to hold in check his whole body also.
James 3:18
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace among those who make peace.