Proverbs 17:27
The man with knowledge restrains his words. A man of understanding has a quiet spirit.
James 1:19
You know this, my beloved brothers. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
Proverbs 10:19
Sin does not hide from a multitude of words. The wise controls his lips.
Proverbs 14:29
He who is slow to anger has great understanding. He who is short tempered exalts foolishness.
Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the righteous studies how to answer. The mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
Proverbs 16:32
Being slow to anger is better than being mighty. Being self-controlled is better than ruling a city.
Ecclesiastes 9:17
The words of the wise heard in quietness are more than the loud cry of the ruler of fools.
James 3:2
We all stumble in many things. If any do not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able to restrain (control) the whole body.
James 3:18
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace.