Let the words of my mouth and the meditation
of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my [firm, impenetrable]
Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14 (Amplified)
Understand [this], my beloved brethren. Let every man be quick to hear
[a ready listener], slow to speak, slow to take offense and to get
angry. James 1:19 (Amplified)
If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein
on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. James
1:26 (NIV)
For we all often stumble and fall and offend in many things. And if
anyone does not offend in speech [never says the wrong things], he is a
fully developed character and a perfect man, able to control his whole
body and to curb his entire nature. James 3:2
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1 (NIV)
He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding has a
cool spirit. Proverbs 17:27 (Amplified)
She opens her mouth in skillful and godly Wisdom, and on her tongue is
the law of kindness [giving counsel and instruction]. Proverbs 31:26
Let your conversation be always full of
grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Colossians 4:6 (NIV)
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