Bible Quotes About Quick To Listen And Slow To Speak

“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.”

“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.”

“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”

“The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.”

“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.”

“Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.”

“A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.”

“He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. answereth: Heb. returneth a word”

“Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.”

“Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. words: or, matters?”

“Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few. thing: or, word”

“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. to: or, to edify profitably”

“And be ye kind one to another , tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”

“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”