Proverbs 15:1

The Passion Translation

Respond gently when you are confronted and you’ll defuse the rage of another. Responding with sharp, cutting words will only make it worse. Don’t you know that being angry can ruin the testimony of even the wisest of men?

Cross References

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred keeps old quarrels alive, but love draws a veil over every insult and finds a way to make sin disappear.

Proverbs 15:18

A touchy, hot-tempered man picks a fight, but the calm, patient man knows how to silence strife.

Proverbs 25:15

Use patience and kindness when you want to persuade leaders and watch them change their minds right in front of you. For your gentle wisdom will quell the strongest resistance.

Proverbs 28:25

To make rash, hasty decisions shows that you are not trusting the Lord. But when you rely totally on God, you will still act carefully and prudently.

Proverbs 29:22

The source of strife is found in an angry heart, for sin surrounds the life of a furious man.

Proverbs 29:8

Arrogant cynics love to pick fights, but the humble and wise love to pursue peace.

Acts 19:41

After he had said this, he dispersed the crowds and sent them away.