Unkind Words

Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.

Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

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

Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips.

The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.

Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,