James 1:19  This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger;

Proverbs 16:32  He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city.

James 3:2  For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well.

Matthew 12:37  "For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."

Psalm 141:3  Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips.

1 Peter 2:21-23  For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, • WHO COMMITTED NO SIN, NOR WAS ANY DECEIT FOUND IN HIS MOUTH; • and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously;

Hebrews 12:3  For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Revelation 14:5  And no lie was found in their mouth; they are blameless.

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