Quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger

“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.” (James 1:19-20 ESV)

A wise man listens

“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.” (Prov. 12:15 ESV)

Do not be hasty in words

“Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.” (Prov. 29:20 ESV)

Don’t give an answer before you hear

“If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.” (Prov. 18:13 ESV)

Keep your mouth and tongue still

“Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.” (Prov. 21:23 ESV)

Be discerning with sweetness of speech  

“The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.” (Prov. 16:21 ESV)

Therefore…

“The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.” (Exo. 14:14 ESV)