speaking
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3Whoever guards his mouth guards his soul. But whoever gives no consideration to his speech shall experience misfortunes.
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.
19You know this, my most beloved brothers. So let every man be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to anger.
6Let your speech be ever graceful, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to respond to each person.
4nor any indecent, or foolish, or abusive talk, for this is without purpose; but instead, give thanks.
1A mild response shatters anger. But a harsh word stirs up fury.
3O Lord, station a guard over my mouth and a door enclosing my lips.
37For by your words shall you be justified, and by your words shall you be condemned.”
26But if anyone considers himself to be religious, but he does not restrain his tongue, but instead seduces his own heart: such a one’s religion is vanity.
11A foolish one offers everything on his mind. A wise one reserves and defers until later.
28The mind of the just meditates on obedience. The mouth of the impious overflows with evils.
28If he would remain silent, even the foolish would be considered wise, and if he closes his lips, intelligent.
4A peaceful tongue is a tree of life. But that which is immoderate will crush the spirit.