Proverbs 15:1

The Message

A gentle response defuses anger, but a sharp tongue kindles a temper-fire.

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:43

The men of Israel shot back, “We have ten shares in the king to your one. Besides we’re the firstborn—so why are we having to play second fiddle? It was our idea to bring him back.” But the men of Judah took a harder line than the men of Israel.

1 Kings 12:7

They said, “If you will be a servant to this people, be considerate of their needs and respond with compassion, work things out with them, they’ll end up doing anything for you.”

2 Chronicles 10:7

They said, “If you will be a servant to this people, be considerate of their needs and respond with compassion, work things out with them, they’ll end up doing anything for you.”

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred starts fights, but love pulls a quilt over the bickering.

Proverbs 15:18

Hot tempers start fights; a calm, cool spirit keeps the peace.

Proverbs 25:15

Patient persistence pierces through indifference; gentle speech breaks down rigid defenses.

Proverbs 28:25

A grasping person stirs up trouble, but trust in God brings a sense of well-being.

Proverbs 29:22

Angry people stir up a lot of discord; the intemperate stir up trouble.

Proverbs 29:8

A gang of cynics can upset a whole city; a group of sages can calm everyone down.