Proverbs 17:27
He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
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- James 3:18 Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
- James 1:19 So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;
- Proverbs 10:19 In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.