Proverbs 15:1
A mild response shatters anger. But a harsh word stirs up fury.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
In Context
2The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge. But the mouth of the senseless gushes with foolishness.
Cross References
Judges 8:3The Lord has delivered into your hands the leaders of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb. What could I have done that would be so great as what you have done?” And when he had said this, their spirit, which was swelling up against him, was quieted.
1 Samuel 25:10But Nabal, responding to the servants of David, said: “Who is David? And who is the son of Jesse? Today, servants who are fleeing from their lords are increasing.
2 Samuel 19:43And the men of Israel responded to the men of Judah, and said: “I have the greater amount, ten parts, with the king, and so David belongs to me more so than to you. Why have you caused me injury, and why was it not announced to me first, so that I might lead back my king?” But the men of Judah answered more firmly than the men of Israel.
1 Kings 12:13And the king responded to the people harshly, leaving behind the counsel of the elders that they had given to him.
2 Chronicles 10:7And they said to him, “If you please this people, and if you soothe them with words of clemency, they will be your servants for all days.”
Proverbs 10:12Hatred rises up from disputes. And charity covers all offenses.