But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,
A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. For God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few.
The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.
The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.
The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him.
When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Do not let your mouth cause your flesh to sin, and do not tell the messenger that your vow was a mistake. Why should God be angry with your words and destroy the work of your hands?
Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.