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Proverbs 15:1 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Proverbs 15:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 15 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Proverbs on the Power of Words
“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
Proverbs 15:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 15:1
The Hebrew 'rak' (soft, gentle) answer has power to 'turn away' (Hebrew 'shuv'—cause to return, avert) wrath, demonstrating wisdom's transformative effect on conflict. The contrast between soft answers and 'grievous' (Hebrew 'etseb'—painful, hurtful) words shows that tone and manner are as important as content. This proverb reveals that self-control in speech reflects godly wisdom and prevents the escalation of anger.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 15:1
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“By long forbearing is a prince persuaded”
“but love covers all wrongs.”
“but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.”
“and a wrathful man abounds in sin.”
“He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.”
“Why have you served us thus”
“and said”
“and forsook the counsel of the old men which they had given him”
“I put my life in my hand”
“Surely in vain have I kept all that this fellow has in the wilderness”