*1.* “Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble. A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” *2* “A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.” *3* “I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak. But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth. Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.” *4* “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”