“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”

— The Book of Proverbs, Proverbs 15:1, New International Version

About The Book of Proverbs

Hebrew Bible book of wisdom sayings, traditionally associated with King Solomon.

“A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”

“Let whatever appears to be the best be to you an inviolable law.”

“Lord, what fools these mortals be!”

“All that glisters is not gold.”

“Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.”

“And one man in his time plays many parts.”

“Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice.”