A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

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John Gill

John Gill

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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

A soft answer turns away wrath. Mild words, gentle expressions, delivered with kindness and tenderness, humility and subm…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

A right cause will be better pleaded with meekness than with passion. Nothing stirs up anger like grievous words.

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