Proverbs 29:20

Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Proverbs 15:1-2

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

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.

2 Corinthians 6:14

Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?

Philippians 2:3-4

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

Proverbs 18:13

He who answers before listening -- that is his folly and his shame.

Proverbs 22:1-4

A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.

Rich and poor have this in common: The LORD is the Maker of them all.

A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.

Humility and the fear of the LORD bring wealth and honor and life.

James 1:5-8

If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.

Proverbs 27:1

Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.

2 Timothy 2:15

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.

Proverbs 26:12

Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Proverbs 17:27-28

A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered. Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.

Proverbs 10:11-14

The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.

Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs.

Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.

Wise men store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.

Proverbs 15:1-2

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

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.

Ephesians 4:25-26

Each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body.

"In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.

Ephesians 5:15-16

Be very careful how you live - not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

Proverbs 19:20-21

Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise.

Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails.

2 Timothy 2:23-25

Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth.

James 1:19-21

Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.

James 1:22-24

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.

Proverbs 11:12-13

A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his tongue.

A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.