Proverbs 15:1-4, 23-28

Proverbs 15:1-4 NCV

A gentle answer will calm a person’s anger, but an unkind answer will cause more anger. Wise people use knowledge when they speak, but fools pour out foolishness. The LORD’s eyes see everything; he watches both evil and good people. As a tree gives fruit, healing words give life, but dishonest words crush the spirit.

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Proverbs 15:23-28 NCV

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People enjoy giving good advice. Saying the right word at the right time is so pleasing. Wise people’s lives get better and better. They avoid whatever would cause their death. The LORD will tear down the proud person’s house, but he will protect the widow’s property. The LORD hates evil thoughts but is pleased with kind words. Greedy people bring trouble to their families, but the person who can’t be paid to do wrong will live. Good people think before they answer, but the wicked simply pour out evil.

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Proverbs 15:1-4 - A gentle answer will calm a person’s anger,
but an unkind answer will cause more anger.
Wise people use knowledge when they speak,
but fools pour out foolishness.
The LORD’s eyes see everything;
he watches both evil and good people.
As a tree gives fruit, healing words give life,
but dishonest words crush the spirit.

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