Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, 1 but a harsh word stirs up anger. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
In Context
2The tongue of wise people compliments knowledge, 1 but the mouth of fools pours out folly. 1
Cross References
Judges 8:3God has given you victory over the princes of Midian—Oreb and Zeeb! What have I accomplished compared to you?” Their anger toward him died down when he said this.
1 Samuel 25:10Nabal answered David's servants, “Who is David, and who is the son of Jesse? There are many servants these days who are breaking away from their masters.
2 Samuel 19:43The men of Israel answered the men of Judah, “We have ten tribes related to the king, so we have even more right to David than you. Why then did you despise us? Was not our proposal to bring back our king the first to be heard?” But the words of the men of Judah were even more harsh than the words of the men of Israel.
1 Kings 12:13The king answered the people roughly and ignored the advice of the old men that they had given him.
2 Chronicles 10:7They spoke to him and said, “If you are good to this people and please them, and say good words to them, then they will always be your servants.”
Proverbs 10:12Hatred stirs up conflicts, 1 but love covers over all offenses. 1