151 A soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger.

2 The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 15:1-2

Commentary on Proverbs 15:1

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A right cause will be better pleaded with meekness than with passion. Nothing stirs up anger like grievous words.

Commentary on Proverbs 15:2

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He that has knowledge, is to use it aright, for the good of others.