Bible Verses about “quick to listen and slow to speak”
The Bible contains 15 verses about quick to listen and slow to speak across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.”
“Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.”
“So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;”
“for the anger of man doesn't produce the righteousness of God.”
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
“A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.”
“Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.”
“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.”
“One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.”
“Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.”
“In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.”
“He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.”
“The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.”
“Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.”
“Don't be rash with your mouth, and don't let your heart be hasty to utter anything before God; for God is in heaven, and you on earth. Therefore let your words be few.”