Dhammapada Verses 231 - 234: Guarding the Doors

Verse 231
Let a man guard himself against irritability in bodily action; let him be controlled in deed. Abandoning bodily misconduct, let him practice good conduct in deed.

Verse 232
Let a man guard himself against irritability in speech; let him be controlled in speech. Abandoning verbal misconduct, let him practice good conduct in speech.

Verse 233
Let a man guard himself against irritability in thought; let him be controlled in mind. Abandoning mental misconduct, let him practice good conduct in thought.

Verse 234
The wise are controlled in bodily action, controlled in speech and controlled in thought. They are truly well-controlled.

(Translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita)

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Translations from: https://suttacentral.net/dhp221-234/en/buddharakkhita#231