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Proverbs 15:1-2
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised

15 A soft answer turns away wrath,
    but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise dispenses knowledge,[a]
    but the mouths of fools pour out folly.

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  1. Proverbs 15:2 Cn: Heb makes knowledge good
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Proverbs 15:1-2
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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)

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