Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
American Standard Version (ASV)
A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
What this verse means
A gentle answer can end a fight that a harsh word would only feed.
A short prayer
Lord, put a guard on my tongue today. Let my answers be soft enough to turn away anger.
Read in context — Proverbs 15
1A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
3The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
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“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”John 14:1
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”John 14:27
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”Luke 2:14
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”Matthew 11:28
“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”Matthew 6:21
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