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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 15, Verse 1

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The king's favour [is] toward a wise servant: but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame.
King James Version
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
American Standard Version
A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
New English Translation
A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
World English Bible
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
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The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
3
The eyes of the LORD [are] in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
4
A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness therein [is] a breach in the spirit.
5
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
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In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
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The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.
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The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.
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The way of the wicked [is] an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10
Correction [is] grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: [and] he that hateth reproof shall die.
11
Hell and destruction [are] before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?