1 Samuel 17:29

“What have I done now?” protested David. “It was just a question.”

Proverbs 15:1

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

Acts 11:2-4

When Peter went up to Jerusalem, those who stressed circumcision argued with him,

1 Corinthians 2:15

The spiritual person, however, can evaluate everything, yet he himself cannot be evaluated by anyone.

1 Peter 3:9

not paying back evil for evil or insult for insult but, on the contrary, giving a blessing, since you were called for this, so that you can inherit a blessing.

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Summary

And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?

Bible References

General references

Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away anger,
but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
Acts 11:2
When Peter went up to Jerusalem, those who stressed circumcision argued with him,
1 Corinthians 2:15
The spiritual person, however, can evaluate everything, yet he himself cannot be evaluated by anyone.
1 Peter 3:9
not paying back evil for evil or insult for insult but, on the contrary, giving a blessing, since you were called for this, so that you can inherit a blessing.

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