Proverbs 17:27
"He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit."
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- James 3:18
"And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace."
Read in chapter → - James 1:19
"Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:"
Read in chapter → - Proverbs 14:29
"He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly."
Read in chapter → - Proverbs 10:19
"In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise."
Read in chapter → - Proverbs 15:28
"The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things."
Read in chapter → - James 3:2
"For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body."
Read in chapter → - Ecclesiastes 9:17
"The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools."
Read in chapter → - Proverbs 16:32
"He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city."
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