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James 1:19-20 says, "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires." Read it (NIV, KJV), its context, and a plain reading.

The Bible teaches listening to God and to others, being quick to hear and slow to speak, and why wise people listen first.

Bible verses about anger: 15 Scriptures on slow wrath, righteous anger without sin, and leaving revenge to God—with plain notes and links.

2 Peter 3:9 says, "The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise... not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." Read it (NIV, KJV), its context, and a plain reading.

Bible verses about speaking in tongues: 12 Scriptures from Acts and 1 Corinthians on tongues, interpretation, order, and love.

Explore Scripture's teaching on righteous anger, controlling anger, forgiveness, patience, and managing emotions biblically.

Learn what Scripture teaches about listening wisely, understanding others, humility, communication, and biblical counsel.

Biblical love and truth belong together: these verses teach speaking the truth in love and a love that rejoices in the truth.