Proverbs 15:1

Modern English Version

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:43

And the men of Israel answered the men of Judah and said, “We have ten shares in the king. Therefore we also have more claim on David than you. Why then did you treat us with contempt? Were we not the first to advise bringing back our king?” But the words of the men of Judah were harsher than the words of the men of Israel.

1 Kings 12:7

And they spoke to him, saying, “If you will be a servant to this people this day and will serve them and answer them and speak kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.”

2 Chronicles 10:7

They said to him, “If you are good to this people and please them and speak well to them, then they will be servants to you all your days.”

Job 41:3

Will he make many supplications to you? Will he speak soft words to you?

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.

Proverbs 15:18

An angry man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger pacifies a quarrel.

Proverbs 25:15

With patience is a prince persuaded, and a gentle tongue will break a bone.

Proverbs 28:25

He who is greedy stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the Lord will prosper.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry man stirs up strife, and a temperamental man abounds in transgression.

Proverbs 29:8

Mockers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.

Acts 19:41

When he had said this, he dismissed the assembly.