waiting 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.
13Whoever responds before he listens, demonstrates himself to be foolish and deserving of confusion.
19In a multitude of speaking, sin will not be lacking. But whoever tempers his lips is most prudent.
20Have you seen a man rushing to speak? Foolishness has more hope than his correction.
23Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue guards his soul from anguish.
28The mind of the just meditates on obedience. The mouth of the impious overflows with evils.
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.
3O Lord, station a guard over my mouth and a door enclosing my lips.
7A time to rend, and a time to sew. A time to be silent, and a time to speak.
3Whoever guards his mouth guards his soul. But whoever gives no consideration to his speech shall experience misfortunes.
27Whoever moderates his words is learned and prudent. And a man of learning has a precious spirit. 28If he would remain silent, even the foolish would be considered wise, and if he closes his lips, intelligent.
2Dreams follow many worries, and in many words foolishness will be found.
24Teach me, and I will be silent, and if by chance I have been ignorant of anything, instruct me.
2to speak evil of no one, not to be litigious, but to be reserved, displaying all meekness toward all men.
13Therefore, the prudent will be silent at that time, for it is an evil time.
15But sanctify Christ the Lord in your hearts, being always ready to give an explanation to all who ask you the reason for that hope which is in you.