Proverbs 15 - NRSV

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1

A soft answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1 speaking gentleness anger
A gentle tongue is a tree of life,
but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
Proverbs 15:4 speaking Spirit lying

A fool despises a parent's instruction,
but the one who heeds admonition is prudent.
Proverbs 15:5 Father wisdom children
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure and trouble with it.
Proverbs 15:16 money awe materialism
Without counsel, plans go wrong,
but with many advisers they succeed.
Proverbs 15:22 speaking planning
To make an apt answer is a joy to anyone,
and a word in season, how good it is!
Proverbs 15:23 speaking joy
The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,
and humility goes before honor.
Proverbs 15:33 humility awe wisdom

Bible verse of the day

Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity
and passing over the transgression
of the remnant of your possession?
He does not retain his anger forever,
because he delights in showing clemency.

Micah 7:18 sin mercy forgiveness