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Proverbs 15:1-3
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Contrast of the Upright and the Wicked

15 A (A)gentle answer turns away wrath,
But a [a](B)harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The (C)tongue of the wise makes knowledge pleasant,
But the (D)mouth of fools spouts foolishness.
3 The (E)eyes of the Lord are in every place,
Watching the evil and the good.

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Proverbs 15:1-3
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15 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

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15 A gentle answer(A) turns away wrath,(B)
    but a harsh word stirs up anger.

2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,(C)
    but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.(D)

3 The eyes(E) of the Lord are everywhere,(F)
    keeping watch on the wicked and the good.(G)

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Proverbs 15:1-3
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15 (A)A soft answer turns away wrath,
    but (B)a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,
    but (C)the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 (D)The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
    keeping watch on the evil and the good.

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A Soft Answer Turns Away Wrath

15 A (A)soft answer turns away wrath,
But (B)a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,
(C)But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.

3 (D)The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
Keeping watch on the evil and the good.

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