Proverbs 15:1–2; Proverbs 15:4; Proverbs 15:7; Proverbs 15:23; Proverbs 15:26

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Proverbs 15:1–2

dA soft answer turns away wrath,

but ea harsh word stirs up anger.

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,

but fthe mouths of fools pour out folly.


Proverbs 15:4

hA gentle1 tongue is ia tree of life,

but jperverseness in it breaks the spirit.


Proverbs 15:7

nThe lips of the wise spread knowledge;

nnot so the hearts of fools.1


Proverbs 15:23

23  To make an apt answer is a joy to a man,

and oa word in season, how good it is!


Proverbs 15:26

26  tThe thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,

but ugracious words are pure.