Pro 15:1, 16:1, 18:13, 24:26, Act 11:4, Jam 1:19, 1Pe 3:15 | ESV | STEP | A soft answer turns away wrath , but a harsh word stirs up anger .

Proverbs 15:1

1 ^aA soft answer turns away wrath,
but ^ba harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 16:1

1 The plans of the heart belong to man,
but ^cthe answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

Proverbs 18:13

13 If one gives an answer ^dbefore he hears,
it is his folly and shame.

Proverbs 24:26

26 Whoever gives an honest answer
kisses the lips.

Acts 11:4

4 But Peter began and explained it to them in order:

James 1:19

Hearing and Doing the Word

19 ^eKnow this, my beloved brothers: let every person ^fbe quick to hear, ^gslow to speak, ^hslow to anger;

1 Peter 3:15

15 but ⁱin your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, ^jalways being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and ^krespect,