Listening to Others
10 passages
- James 1:19
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
Read it in context - Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.
Read it in context - Proverbs 18:13
He who answers a matter before he hears it— this is folly and disgrace to him.
Read it in context - Proverbs 18:2
A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.
Read it in context - Proverbs 19:27
If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
Read it in context - Proverbs 2:2
if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding,
Read it in context - Proverbs 11:14
For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.
Read it in context - Proverbs 17:28
Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.
Read it in context - Titus 3:2
to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.
Read it in context - Proverbs 21:23
He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.
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