A Soft Answer Turneth Away Wrath — Proverbs 15:14–20
PROV 15:14
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
PROV 15:15
All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.
PROV 15:16
Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
PROV 15:17
Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
PROV 15:18
A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
PROV 15:19
The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.
PROV 15:20
A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.