Proverbs 17:27

The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.

James 1:19

Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.

Proverbs 10:19

When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

Proverbs 14:29

The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.

Proverbs 15:28

The heart of the righteous considers how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

Proverbs 16:32

Better to be slow to anger than to be a mighty warrior, and one who controls his temper is better than one who captures a city.

Ecclesiastes 9:17

The words of the wise are heard in quiet, more than the shouting of a ruler is heard among fools.

James 3:2

For we all stumble in many ways. If someone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect individual, able to control the entire body as well.

James 3:18

And the fruit that consists of righteousness is planted in peace among those who make peace.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

General references

Bible References

Spareth

Proverbs 10:19
When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.
Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the righteous considers how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
James 1:19
Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.
James 3:2
For we all stumble in many ways. If someone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect individual, able to control the entire body as well.

An excellent spirit

Proverbs 16:32
Better to be slow to anger than to be a mighty warrior, and one who controls his temper is better than one who captures a city.
Ecclesiastes 9:17
The words of the wise are heard in quiet, more than the shouting of a ruler is heard among fools.
James 3:18
And the fruit that consists of righteousness is planted in peace among those who make peace.

General references

Proverbs 21:23
The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.

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