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.