Proverbs 15:4 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References 4 The calmness of the tongue is a tree of life,+ but distortion in it means a breaking down in the spirit.+ Ecclesiastes 9:17 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References 17 The words of the wise ones in quietness are more to be heard+ than the cry of one ruling among stupid people.+ James 3:13 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References 13 Who is wise and understanding among YOU? Let him show out of his fine conduct his works+ with a mildness that belongs to wisdom.
4 The calmness of the tongue is a tree of life,+ but distortion in it means a breaking down in the spirit.+
17 The words of the wise ones in quietness are more to be heard+ than the cry of one ruling among stupid people.+
13 Who is wise and understanding among YOU? Let him show out of his fine conduct his works+ with a mildness that belongs to wisdom.