Proverbs 15:1

New International Version

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:43

Then the men of Israel answered the men of Judah, “We have ten shares in the king; so we have a greater claim on David than you have. Why then do you treat us with contempt? Weren’t we the first to speak of bringing back our king?” But the men of Judah pressed their claims even more forcefully than the men of Israel.

1 Kings 12:7

They replied, “If today you will be a servant to these people and serve them and give them a favorable answer, they will always be your servants.”

2 Chronicles 10:7

They replied, “If you will be kind to these people and please them and give them a favorable answer, they will always be your servants.”

Job 41:3

Will it keep begging you for mercy? Will it speak to you with gentle words?

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.

Proverbs 15:18

A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.

Proverbs 25:15

Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

Proverbs 28:25

The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the Lord will prosper.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.

Proverbs 29:8

Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger.

Acts 19:41

After he had said this, he dismissed the assembly.