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James 3:2
Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way.
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Proverbs 9:9
Instruct the wise, and they will be even wiser. Teach the righteous, and they will learn even more.
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Psalms 19:12
How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults.
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Job 32:11
“ I have waited all this time, listening very carefully to your arguments, listening to you grope for words.
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Job 33:1
“ Listen to my words, Job; pay attention to what I have to say.
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Psalms 39:1-2
I said to myself,“ I will watch what I do and not sin in what I say. I will hold my tongue when the ungodly are around me.”But as I stood there in silence— not even speaking of good things— the turmoil within me grew worse.
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Job 10:2
I will say to God,‘ Don’t simply condemn me— tell me the charge you are bringing against me.
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Job 32:15-16
You sit there baffled, with nothing more to say.Should I continue to wait, now that you are silent? Must I also remain silent?
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Psalms 32:8
The Lord says,“ I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.
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Job 33:31-33
Mark this well, Job. Listen to me, for I have more to say.But if you have anything to say, go ahead. Speak, for I am anxious to see you justified.But if not, then listen to me. Keep silent and I will teach you wisdom!”
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Job 34:32
Or‘ I don’t know what evil I have done— tell me. If I have done wrong, I will stop at once’?
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James 1:19
Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.
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Job 5:27
“ We have studied life and found all this to be true. Listen to my counsel, and apply it to yourself.”
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Proverbs 25:12
To one who listens, valid criticism is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.
