Proverbs 15:1 - 15:2

A gentle answer turns away wrath,

But a harsh word stirs up anger.

The tongue of the wise makes knowledge look good,

But the mouth of fools pours forth folly.

Proverbs 15:4

A tongue that brings healing is a tree of life,

But perversion in it breaks the spirit.

The lips of the wise disperse knowledge,

But the hearts of fools are not so.

A man has gladness in an apt answer,

And how good is a timely word!

Evil thoughts are an abomination to Yahweh,

But pleasant words are pure.