Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
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Verse 2
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
Verse 3
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
Verse 4
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
Verse 5
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.