A gentle response defuses anger, but a sharp tongue kindles a temper-fire. – Proverbs 15:1 MSG
proverbs
To one who listens, valid criticism is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.
To one who listens, valid criticism is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry. – Proverbs 25:12 NLT
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. – Proverbs 4:23
If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.
If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame. – Proverbs 18:13
Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. – Proverbs 13:20
Remove the impurities from silver, and the sterling…
Remove the impurities from silver, and the sterling will be ready for the silversmith. – Proverbs 25:4 NLT