A man of understanding remains silent

“Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.” (Prov. 11:12 ESV)

Don’t give an answer before you hear

“If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.” (Prov.1813 ESV)

Restrain your lips and be prudent  

“When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.” (Prov. 10:19 ESV)

Out of the abundance of the heart a man speaks  

“You brood of vipers! How can you speak good, when you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” (Matt. 12:34 ESV)

Don’t repeat a matter! 

“Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.” (Prov. 17:9 ESV)