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Proverbs 15:1
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15 (A)A soft answer turns away wrath,
    but (B)a harsh word stirs up anger.

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Proverbs 15:1
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15 A gentle answer deflects anger,
    but harsh words make tempers flare.

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Proverbs 15:28
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28 The heart of the righteous (A)ponders how to answer,
    but (B)the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

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Proverbs 15:28
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28 The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking;
    the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.

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