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Proverbs 17:27
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Proverbs 17:27
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Proverbs 17:27
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Proverbs 17:27
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27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
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James 3:18
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James 3:18
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James 3:18
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James 3:18
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18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
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James 1:19
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James 1:19
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Listening and Doing
19 My dear brothers and sisters,(A) take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak(B) and slow to become angry,
James 1:19
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James 1:19
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19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
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Proverbs 10:19
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Proverbs 10:19
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19 Sin is not ended by multiplying words,
but the prudent hold their tongues.(A)
Proverbs 10:19
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Proverbs 10:19
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19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
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Proverbs 14:29
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Proverbs 14:29
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Proverbs 14:29
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Proverbs 14:29
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29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
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James 3:2
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James 3:2
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2 We all stumble(A) in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say(B) is perfect,(C) able to keep their whole body in check.(D)
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James 3:2
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2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
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Proverbs 15:28
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Proverbs 15:28
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Proverbs 15:28
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Proverbs 15:28
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28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
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Ecclesiastes 9:17
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Ecclesiastes 9:17
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17 The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded
than the shouts of a ruler of fools.
Ecclesiastes 9:17
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Ecclesiastes 9:17
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17 The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
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Proverbs 16:32
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Proverbs 16:32
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32 Better a patient person than a warrior,
one with self-control than one who takes a city.
Proverbs 16:32
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Proverbs 16:32
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32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
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