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Proverbs 15:1 Meaning & Commentary – A Gentle Answer

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

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The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

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Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

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Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

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The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.

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He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

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A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

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He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

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In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

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The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.