A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.—Proverns 15:1 A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.—Proverbs 15:4 A fool gives full vent to anger, but the wise quietly holds it back.—Proverbs 29:11 For those who desire life and desire to see good days, let them keep their tongues from evil and their lips from speaking deceit.—1 Peter 3:10 Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger.—Ephesians 4:26 Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch at the door of my lips.—Psalm 41:3 |