Proverbs 15:1
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15 A gentle answer deflects anger,
but harsh words make tempers flare.
Proverbs 15:4
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4 Gentle words are a tree of life;
a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:18
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18 A hot-tempered person starts fights;
a cool-tempered person stops them.
Proverbs 12:16-18
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16 A fool is quick-tempered,
but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
17 An honest witness tells the truth;
a false witness tells lies.
18 Some people make cutting remarks,
but the words of the wise bring healing.
Proverbs 25:15
New Living Translation
15 Patience can persuade a prince,
and soft speech can break bones.
Galatians 6:1-3
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We Harvest What We Plant
6 Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer[a] is overcome by some sin, you who are godly[b] should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself. 2 Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. 3 If you think you are too important to help someone, you are only fooling yourself. You are not that important.
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Galatians 5:22-23
New Living Translation
22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!
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Ephesians 4:2
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2 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.
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James 3:17
New Living Translation
17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.
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