Proverbs 15:1

Modern King James Version

A soft answer turns away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger.

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:43

And the men of Israel answered the men of Judah and said, We have ten parts in the king, and we also have more right in David than you. Why then did you despise us, so that our advice should not be sought first in bringing back our king? And the words of the men of Judah were more fierce 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 today, and will serve them and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be your servants forever.

2 Chronicles 10:7

And they spoke to him saying, If you are kind to this people and please them, and speak good words to them, they will be your servants forever.

Job 41:3

Will he multiply pleas for help to you? Will he speak soft words to you?

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up fights, but love covers all sins.

Proverbs 15:18

A wrathful man stirs up fighting, but one slow to anger calms fighting.

Proverbs 25:15

In being slow to anger a ruler is won over, and a soft tongue breaks the bone.

Proverbs 28:25

He who is of a proud heart stirs up fighting; but he who puts his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry man stirs up fighting, and a furious man abounds in sin.

Proverbs 29:8

Scornful men bring a city into a snare, but the wise turn away wrath.

Acts 19:41

And saying these things, he dismissed the assembly.