It is honorable for a man to stop striving, Since any fool can start a quarrel.

(NKJV, Proverbs 20:3)

Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

(ESV, Proverbs 19:11)

Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door.

(ESV, James 5:9)

Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in malice be babes, but in understanding be mature.

(NKJV, 1 Corinthians 14:20)

… not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.

(NKJV, 1 Peter 3:9)

There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise brings healing.

(NASB, Proverbs 12:18)

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: But the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.

(KJV, Proverbs 10:32)

Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand.

(ESV, Philippians 4:5)

Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

(ESV, Proverbs 17:27)

A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.

(ESV, Proverbs 18:2)

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

(ESV, Proverbs 15:1)

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.

(ESV, Proverbs 15:2)

​A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.

(ESV, Proverbs 15:18)

To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!

(ESV, Proverbs 15:23)

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