Proverbs 15:1

Tree of Life Version

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:43

Then all the men of Judah answered the men of Israel, “Because the king is our close relative. So why are you angry over this matter? Have we eaten at all at the king’s cost? Or has he given us any gifts?”

1 Kings 12:7

They spoke to him, saying: “If you will be a servant to this people today, serving them, granting them their petition, and speaking favorably to them, then they will be your servants forever.”

2 Chronicles 10:7

They answered him saying, “If you will be kind to this people and please them and speak good words to them, then they will be your servants forever.”

Job 41:3

Who has confronted Me that I should repay? Everything under heaven belongs to Me.

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up strife but love covers up all transgressions.

Proverbs 15:18

A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.

Proverbs 25:15

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

Proverbs 28:25

A greedy soul stirs up strife, but one who trusts in Adonai prospers.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry man stirs up dissention, and a hotheaded one commits many transgressions.

Proverbs 29:8

Mockers incite a city, but wise men turn away anger.