Proverbs 15:1

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A gentle answer makes anger disappear, but a rough answer makes it grow.

Cross References

Proverbs 25:15

With patience, you can make anyone change their thinking, even a ruler. Gentle speech is very powerful.

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred causes arguments, but love overlooks all wrongs.

Proverbs 15:18

A quick temper causes fights, but patience brings peace and calm.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry person causes arguments, and someone who is quick-tempered is guilty of many sins.

Proverbs 28:25

Greedy people might sue you in court, but those who trust the Lord are rewarded.

2 Samuel 19:43

The Israelites answered, “We have ten shares in David, so we have more right to David than you do. Why did you ignore us? We were the first ones to talk about bringing our king back.” But the people of Judah replied with words that were even louder and angrier than those of the Israelites.

1 Kings 12:7

They answered, “If you are like a servant to them today, they will sincerely serve you. If you speak kindly to them, they will always work for you.”

2 Chronicles 10:7

They answered, “If you do what is good for the people, you will please them. If you speak kindly to them, they will always work for you.”

Job 41:3

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

Proverbs 29:8

Proud people who laugh at what is right cause problems that divide whole cities, but people who are wise are able to calm those who are angry.

Acts 19:41

After the city clerk said this, he told the people to go home.