Proverbs · Proverbs 15
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
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The verses immediately either side, within Proverbs 15.
This is the first verse of the chapter.
Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
After
2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.
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