quick to listen and slow to speak
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19You know this, my most beloved brothers. So let every man be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to anger.
19You know this, my most beloved brothers. So let every man be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to anger. 20For the anger of man does not accomplish the justice of God.
28If he would remain silent, even the foolish would be considered wise, and if he closes his lips, intelligent.
20Have you seen a man rushing to speak? Foolishness has more hope than his correction.
19In a multitude of speaking, sin will not be lacking. But whoever tempers his lips is most prudent.
2The foolish do not accept words of prudence, unless you say what is already turning in his heart.
23Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue guards his soul from anguish.
1A mild response shatters anger. But a harsh word stirs up fury.
15The way of the foolish is right in his own eyes. But whoever is wise listens to counsels.
29Let no evil words proceed from your mouth, but only what is good, toward the edification of faith, so as to bestow grace upon those who listen.
13Whoever responds before he listens, demonstrates himself to be foolish and deserving of confusion.
2Dreams follow many worries, and in many words foolishness will be found.
32And be kind and merciful to one another, forgiving one another, just as God has forgiven you in Christ.
28The mind of the just meditates on obedience. The mouth of the impious overflows with evils.
32A patient man is better than a strong one. And whoever rules his soul is better than one who assaults cities.