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

Proverbs 15:1-2

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

2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.

Proverbs 15:4

4 A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

Proverbs 15:7

7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.

Proverbs 15:23

23 A man takes joy in a fitting reply— and how good is a timely word!

Proverbs 15:26

26 The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.