Proverbs 15:1

God's Word

A gentle answer turns away rage, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:43

The people of Israel answered the people of Judah, “We have ten times your interest in the king and a greater claim on David than you have. Why, then, do you despise us? Weren’t we the first to suggest bringing back our king?” But the people of Judah spoke ⌞even⌟ more harshly than the people of Israel.

1 Kings 12:7

They told him, “If you will serve these people today, humble yourself, and speak gently, then they will always be your servants.”

2 Chronicles 10:7

They told him, “If you are good to these people and try to please them by speaking gently to them, then they will always be your servants.”

Job 41:3

Will it plead with you for mercy or speak tenderly to you?

Proverbs 10:12

Hate starts quarrels, but love covers every wrong.

Proverbs 15:18

A hothead stirs up a fight, but one who holds his temper calms disputes.

Proverbs 25:15

With patience you can persuade a ruler, and a soft tongue can break bones.

Proverbs 28:25

A greedy person stirs up a fight, but whoever trusts the Lord prospers.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry person stirs up a fight, and a hothead does much wrong.

Proverbs 29:8

Mockers create an uproar in a city, but wise people turn away anger.

Acts 19:41

After saying this, he dismissed the assembly.