Quotes about Restraint
to bind their kings with chains and their nobles with shackles of iron,
- Psalm 149:8
When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
- Proverbs 10:19
A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.
- Proverbs 17:27
A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.
- Proverbs 19:19
He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.
- Proverbs 21:23
All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.
- Proverbs 21:26
and put a knife to your throat if you possess a great appetite.
- Proverbs 23:2
Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.
- Proverbs 23:4
Those who linger over wine, who go to taste mixed drinks.
- Proverbs 23:30
Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.
- Proverbs 25:28
restraining her is like holding back the wind or grasping oil with one’s right hand.
- Proverbs 27:16
A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
- Proverbs 29:11