Proverbs 15:1
A kind reply wards off anger, but hurtful words make people mad.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
In Context
2What wise people say makes knowledge attractive, but stupid people talk a lot of nonsense.
Cross References
Judges 8:3God handed over to you Oreb and Zeeb, the two Midianite commanders. What have I managed to achieve in comparison to you?” When he told them this their animosity towards him died down.
1 Samuel 25:10“Who does this ‘David, son of Jesse’ think he is?” Nabal replied. “Nowadays there are many servants on the run from their masters!
2 Samuel 19:43“We've got ten shares in the king,” the men of Israel replied, “so we have a greater claim on David than you do. Why do you look down on us? Weren't we the first ones to talk about bringing back our king?” But the men of Judah argued even more strongly than the men of Israel.
1 Kings 12:13The king answered the people sharply. Dismissing the advice of the elders,
2 Chronicles 10:7They replied, “If you treat these people well, and please them by speaking kindly to them, they will always serve you.”
Proverbs 10:12Hatred causes conflict, but love covers all wrongs.