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A calm woman holds one palm low toward a tense man gesturing in an ordinary doorway. — Artwork is an interpretation. Scripture is quoted from the People's Open Bible.

Proverbs 15:1

An Answer That Turns Anger

Gentle Answers, Timely Words, and the Upward Path of Life · Proverbs 15

Story guide: A calm open hand contrasts with a tense speaking face, showing the different effects of words.

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1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a hurtful word stirs up anger.

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