Proverbs 15:1

Easy To Read Version

A peaceful answer causes anger to disappear. But a rough answer causes anger to grow.

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:43

The Israelites answered, “We have ten shares in David. [112] So we have more right to David than you do. But you ignored us. Why? We were the ones that first talked about bringing our king back.”

1 Kings 12:7

The elders answered, “If you are like a servant to them today, then they will truly serve you. If you speak kindly to them, then they will work for you always.”

2 Chronicles 10:7

The older men said to Rehoboam, “If you are kind to those people and please them and say good words to them, then they will serve you forever.”

Job 41:3

Will Leviathan beg you to let him go free?\par Will he speak to you with gentle words?\par

Proverbs 10:12

Hate causes arguments. But love forgives every wrong thing people do.

Proverbs 15:18

People that are easily angered cause trouble. But a patient person causes peace.

Proverbs 25:15

Patient talk can make any person change his thinking, even a ruler. Gentle talk is very powerful.

Proverbs 28:25

A selfish person causes trouble. But the person who trusts in the Lord will be rewarded.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry person causes trouble. And the person who becomes angry easily is guilty of many sins.

Proverbs 29:8

People who think they are better than other people can cause much trouble. They can put whole cities into confusion. But people who are wise make peace.

Acts 19:41

After the city clerk said these things, he told the people to go home. And all the people left.