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100 Bible Verses about Quick To Listen And Slow To Sp

James 1:19 ESV / 136 helpful votes

Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;

Proverbs 16:32 ESV / 84 helpful votes

Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

Proverbs 10:19 ESV / 83 helpful votes

When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.

James 1:19-20 ESV / 79 helpful votes

Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.

Proverbs 29:20 ESV / 70 helpful votes

Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Proverbs 17:28 ESV / 64 helpful votes

Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.

Ecclesiastes 7:9 ESV / 60 helpful votes

Be not quick in your spirit to become angry, for anger lodges in the heart of fools.

Ephesians 4:32 ESV / 58 helpful votes

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

Ephesians 4:26 ESV / 55 helpful votes

Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger,

Proverbs 17:27 ESV / 53 helpful votes

Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

Proverbs 15:1 ESV / 53 helpful votes

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

Proverbs 21:23 ESV / 52 helpful votes

Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.

Proverbs 15:18 ESV / 50 helpful votes

A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.

Proverbs 14:29 ESV / 50 helpful votes

Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.

James 1:1-27 ESV / 45 helpful votes

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings. Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. ...

Proverbs 12:15 ESV / 45 helpful votes

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.

Ephesians 4:29 ESV / 44 helpful votes

Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Ecclesiastes 8:6 ESV / 44 helpful votes

For there is a time and a way for everything, although man's trouble lies heavy on him.

Proverbs 18:2 ESV / 44 helpful votes

A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.

James 3:1-18 ESV / 43 helpful votes

Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! ...

James 3:1-12 ESV / 43 helpful votes

Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! ...

Proverbs 16:21 ESV / 43 helpful votes

The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.

Matthew 5:22 ESV / 41 helpful votes

But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire.

James 1:26 ESV / 40 helpful votes

If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless.

Philippians 2:4 ESV / 36 helpful votes

Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.

Proverbs 18:13 ESV / 36 helpful votes

If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.

Proverbs 14:17 ESV / 36 helpful votes

A man of quick temper acts foolishly, and a man of evil devices is hated.

James 1:19-27 ESV / 35 helpful votes

Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. ...

James 1:18 ESV / 33 helpful votes

Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

Hebrews 12:14 ESV / 33 helpful votes

Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.

James 3:1-2 ESV / 32 helpful votes

Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body.

Hebrews 13:1-25 ESV / 32 helpful votes

Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body. Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous. Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” ...

Colossians 3:8 ESV / 32 helpful votes

But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth.

Revelation 1:1 ESV / 31 helpful votes

The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John,

James 2:5 ESV / 31 helpful votes

Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him?

Psalm 4:4 ESV / 31 helpful votes

Be angry, and do not sin; ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Selah

Revelation 1:1-20 ESV / 29 helpful votes

The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood ...

Proverbs 19:19 ESV / 27 helpful votes

A man of great wrath will pay the penalty, for if you deliver him, you will only have to do it again.

Proverbs 19:11 ESV / 27 helpful votes

Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

James 1:22 ESV / 25 helpful votes

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

James 1:19-21 ESV / 25 helpful votes

Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

James 1:2 ESV / 25 helpful votes

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,

Philippians 4:13 ESV / 25 helpful votes

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

James 1:16 ESV / 24 helpful votes

Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.

James 1:12 ESV / 24 helpful votes

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

James 1:1 ESV / 24 helpful votes

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings.

James 1:25 ESV / 23 helpful votes

But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing.

Hebrews 4:12 ESV / 23 helpful votes

For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Acts 16:25 ESV / 23 helpful votes

About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,

John 3:16-17 ESV / 23 helpful votes

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.

Luke 11:28 ESV / 23 helpful votes

But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!”

Matthew 18:15 ESV / 23 helpful votes

“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.

Matthew 7:24 ESV / 23 helpful votes

“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.

Matthew 4:4 ESV / 23 helpful votes

But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

Jeremiah 33:3 ESV / 23 helpful votes

Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.

Jeremiah 29:12 ESV / 23 helpful votes

Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you.

Psalm 116:1-2 ESV / 23 helpful votes

I love the Lord, because he has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy. Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.

Psalm 34:15 ESV / 23 helpful votes

The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous and his ears toward their cry.

Psalm 18:6 ESV / 23 helpful votes

In my distress I called upon the Lord; to my God I cried for help. From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry to him reached his ears.

Psalm 5:3 ESV / 23 helpful votes

O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch.

1 Thessalonians 2:8 ESV / 22 helpful votes

So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us.

Philippians 4:9 ESV / 22 helpful votes

What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

Ephesians 4:10 ESV / 22 helpful votes

He who descended is the one who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.)

Romans 10:17 ESV / 22 helpful votes

So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.

Proverbs 19:27 ESV / 22 helpful votes

Cease to hear instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

Colossians 3:12 ESV / 21 helpful votes

Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,

Proverbs 10:17 ESV / 21 helpful votes

Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray.

James 1:13 ESV / 20 helpful votes

Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one.

Proverbs 15:12 ESV / 20 helpful votes

A scoffer does not like to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

Philippians 4:2 ESV / 18 helpful votes

I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord.

Matthew 5:15 ESV / 18 helpful votes

Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.

James 3:5 ESV / 17 helpful votes

So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire!

James 3:3-12 ESV / 16 helpful votes

If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell. For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by mankind, ...

James 1:10 ESV / 16 helpful votes

And the rich in his humiliation, because like a flower of the grass he will pass away.

Colossians 3:16 ESV / 16 helpful votes

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

Ephesians 5:1 ESV / 16 helpful votes

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.

Proverbs 16:23 ESV / 15 helpful votes

The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

James 1:8 ESV / 14 helpful votes

He is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

Philippians 4:11 ESV / 14 helpful votes

Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.

Proverbs 14:19 ESV / 14 helpful votes

The evil bow down before the good, the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

James 1:21 ESV / 13 helpful votes

Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

Ephesians 4:31 ESV / 13 helpful votes

Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.

Proverbs 16:20 ESV / 13 helpful votes

Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.

Revelation 3:20 ESV / 12 helpful votes

Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.

1 John 5:15 ESV / 12 helpful votes

And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him.

Proverbs 13:3 ESV / 12 helpful votes

Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

John 12:25 ESV / 11 helpful votes

Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

Philippians 4:15 ESV / 10 helpful votes

And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only.

Joel 2:13 ESV / 10 helpful votes

And rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he relents over disaster.

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 ESV / 9 helpful votes

If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing. Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; ...

Psalm 103:8 ESV / 9 helpful votes

The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.

1 Thessalonians 2:12 ESV / 8 helpful votes

We exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.

Galatians 6:9 ESV / 8 helpful votes

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.

Jeremiah 29:13 ESV / 8 helpful votes

You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.

Ecclesiastes 5:2 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven and you are on earth. Therefore let your words be few.

James 3:14 ESV / 6 helpful votes

But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth.

James 1:14 ESV / 6 helpful votes

But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire.

Galatians 6:1 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.

John 3:3 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.”

Proverbs 18:21 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.

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