Proverbs 15:1World English Bible
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Related Verses
Genesis 15:11
The birds of prey came down on the carcasses, and Abram drove them away.
Genesis 16:6
But Abram said to Sarai, “Behold, your maid is in your hand. Do to her whatever is good in your eyes.” Sarai dealt harshly with her, and she fled from her face.
Genesis 18:3
and said, “My lord, if now I have found favor in your sight, please don’t go away from your servant.
Genesis 18:27
Abraham answered, “See now, I have taken it on myself to speak to the Lord, although I am dust and ashes.
Genesis 21:14
Abraham rose up early in the morning, and took bread and a bottle of water, and gave it to Hagar, putting it on her shoulder; and gave her the child, and sent her away. She departed, and wandered in the wilderness of Beersheba.