OLD TESTAMENT

Proverbs 15:1

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

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Verse 1. Fury. This was seen in Nabal and Roboam, while Gideon and Abigail shewed the good effects of a mild answer. Judith 8:1 and 1 Kennicott. 10:25 and 3 Kennicott. 12:11.

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