A froward man soweth strife: And a whisperer separateth chief friends.

Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: So where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

A talebearer revealeth secrets: But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

knowing this , that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.