Proverbs 26 (KJV)

4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

10 The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors (to violate a law, command, moral code, etc.; offend; sin).

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12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a.

14 As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.

15 The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.

16 The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render (supply) a reason.

20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer (a person who maliciously gossips or reveals secrets.), the strife ceaseth.

21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious (causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.) man to kindle strife.

22 The words of a talebearer (a person who maliciously gossips or reveals secrets.) are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

28 A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

Romans 12 (KJV)

1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly (calmly), according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:
5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;
8 Or he that exhorteth (encourage), on exhortation (encouraging): he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

9 Let love be without dissimulation (deceit). Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
11 Not slothful in business; fervent (intense) in spirit; serving the Lord;

12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation (suffering); continuing instant in prayer;

13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend (show feelings of superiority; be patronizing.) to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

17 Recompense (repay) to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

19 Dearly beloved, avenge {inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another).}
 not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Proverbs 15 (KJV)

1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous (terrible) words stir up anger.

2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness (hardheadedness) therein is a breach (break) in the spirit.

6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

10 Correction is grievous (appalling) unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof (correction) shall die.

11 Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

12 A scorner (hypocrite)  loveth not one that reproveth (corrects) him: neither will he go unto the wise.

14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

16 Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith.

18 A wrathful (raging) man stirreth up strife (war): but he that is slow to anger appeaseth (quenches) strife (war).

19 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

21 Folly (stupidity) is joy to him that is destitute (lacking) of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counselors they are established.

23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

24 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination (curse) to the Lord: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.

27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

What's not easy to do, train yourself to do....practice it...it is a requirement, not a choice for those who live for God. ~ Karmen

29 The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof (correction) getteth understanding.

33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.

Proverbs 18 (KJV)

5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.

12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.

13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity (physical or mental weakness); but a wounded spirit who can bear?

15 The heart of the prudent (careful) getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions (arguments) are like the bars of a castle.

21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord.

23 The poor useth intreaties (beg, beseech); but the rich answereth roughly.

24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.