Proverbs 15:1-2; Proverbs 15:4; Proverbs 15:7; Proverbs 15:23; Proverbs 15:26

Proverbs 15:1-2

1 Anger slays even wise men; yet a submissive answer turns away wrath: but a grievous word stirs up anger.

2 The tongue of the wise knows what is good: but the mouth of the foolish tells out evil things.

Proverbs 15:4

4 The wholesome tongue is a tree of life, and he that keeps it shall be filled with understanding.

Proverbs 15:7

7 The lips of the wise are bound by discretion: but the hearts of the foolish are not safe.

Proverbs 15:23

23 A bad man will by no means attend to counsel; neither will he say anything seasonable, or good for the common .

Proverbs 15:26

26 An unrighteous thought is abomination to the Lord; but the sayings of the pure are held in honour.