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A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (Proverbs 15:1) Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. (Proverbs 16:24) A man finds joy in giving an apt reply -- and how good is a timely word! (Proverbs 15:23) A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. (Proverbs 25:11) When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. (Proverbs 10:19) He who answers before listening - that is his folly and his shame. (Proverbs 18:13) A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. (Proverbs 12:16) Do not pay attention to every word people say. (Ecclesiastes 7:21) Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out. (Proverbs 17:14) As charcoal to embers and as wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife. (Proverbs 26:21) A quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping. (Proverbs 19:13) Better to live in a comer of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife. (Proverbs 21:9) Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and ill-tempered wife. (Proverbs 21:19) A quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping on a rainy day; restraining her is like restraining the wind or grasping oil with the hand.  (Proverbs 27:15-16) He who loves a quarrel loves sin; he who builds a high gate invites destruction. (Proverbs 17:19) An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel. (Proverbs 18:19) Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife. (Proverbs 17:1) Let your gentleness be evident to all. (Philippians 4:5) It is to a man's honor to avoid strife. (Proverbs 20:3) A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones. (Proverbs 15:30) So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you. (Matthew 7:12) A gift given in secret soothes anger. (Proverbs 21:14) **Copyright, 2002, Brian Campbell (Permission is granted to copy for personal use only