Proverbs 15:1; Proverbs 15:23; Proverbs 16:1; Proverbs 16:4; Proverbs 29:19

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Proverbs 15:1

1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

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Proverbs 15:23

23 A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!

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Proverbs 16:1

1 To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the proper answer of the tongue.

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Proverbs 16:4

4 The LORD works out everything to its proper end— even the wicked for a day of disaster.

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Proverbs 29:19

19 Servants cannot be corrected by mere words; though they understand, they will not respond.

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