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Friday, May 24th, 2024
the Week of Proper 2 / Ordinary 7
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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 15:1; Proverbs 17:27; Proverbs 25:15

NASNew American Standard Bible
KJVKing James Version
A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
One who withholds his words has knowledge, And one who has a cool spirit is a person of understanding.
Proverbs 17:27
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
Through patience a ruler may be persuaded, And a gentle tongue breaks bone.
Proverbs 25:15
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
 
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