Judges 8:3
God gave Oreb and Zeeb, the leaders of Midian, into your control. What was I able to do compared to you?" When he said this, their anger calmed down.
Proverbs 15:1
A gentle response diverts anger, but a harsh statement incites fury.
Judges 7:24-25
Gideon dispatched messengers throughout the mountainous region of Ephraim, notifying them, "Come down to fight Midian. Capture the water crossings as far as Beth-barah and the Jordan River before they can get to them."
Psalm 44:3
It was not with their sword that they inherited the land, nor did their own arm deliver them. But it was by your power, your strength, and by the light of your face; because you were pleased with them.
Psalm 115:1
Not to us, LORD, not to us, but to your name be given glory on account of your gracious love and faithfulness.
Psalm 118:14-16
The LORD is my strength and protector, for he has become my deliverer.
Proverbs 16:32
Whoever controls his temper is better than a warrior, and anyone who has control of his spirit is better than someone who captures a city.
Proverbs 25:11
Like golden apples set in silver is a word spoken at the right time.
Proverbs 25:15
Through patience a ruler may be persuaded; a gentle word can break a bone.
John 4:37
In this respect the saying is true: "One person sows, and another person harvests.'
Romans 12:3
For by the grace given to me I ask every one of you not to think of yourself more highly than you should think, rather to think of yourself with sober judgment on the measure of faith that God has assigned each of you.
Romans 12:6
We have different gifts based on the grace that was given to us. So if your gift is prophecy, use your gift in proportion to your faith.
Romans 15:18-19
For I am bold enough to tell you only about what the Messiah has accomplished through me in bringing gentiles to obedience. By my words and actions,
Philippians 2:3
Do not act out of selfish ambition or conceit, but with humility think of others as being better than yourselves.