but a harsh word stirs up anger.
1A gentle answer turns away wrath,
2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
— Proverbs 15:1-2
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Illustration of Proverbs 15:1-2 NCV
Illustration of Proverbs 15:1-2 NCV -- A gentle answer will calm a person’s anger, but an unkind answer will cause more anger. Wise people use knowledge when they speak, but fools pour out foolishness.
Illustration of Proverbs 15:1
Illustration of Proverbs 15:1 -- A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Illustration of Proverbs 15:1
Illustration of Proverbs 15:1 -- A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Illustration of Proverbs 15:2
Illustration of Proverbs 15:2 -- The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
Illustration of Proverbs 15:1
Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 15:1 -- A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
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