Proverbs 15 - ESV
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A soft answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
A gentle tongue is a tree of life,
but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
A fool despises his father's instruction,
but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.
but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure and trouble with it.
than great treasure and trouble with it.
Without counsel plans fail,
but with many advisers they succeed.
but with many advisers they succeed.
To make an apt answer is a joy to a man,
and a word in season, how good it is!
and a word in season, how good it is!
The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,
and humility comes before honor.
and humility comes before honor.
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