Proverbs 25:15

More Proverbs Of Solomon

¹⁴ The man who boasts about a gift that does not exist
is like clouds and wind without rain.
¹⁵ A ruler can be persuaded through patience,
and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
¹⁶ If you find honey, eat only what you need;
otherwise, you’ll get sick from it and vomit.

Slow to Anger

Proverbs 15:1

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

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the ruler’s anger rises against you, don’t leave your place,
for calmness puts great offenses to rest.

Proverbs 16:14

A king’s fury is a messenger of death,
but a wise man appeases it.

Genesis 32:4-21

He commanded them, “You are to say to my lord Esau, ‘This is what your servant Jacob says. I have been staying with Laban and have been delayed until now.

1 Samuel 25:14

One of Nabal’s young men informed Abigail, Nabal’s wife: “Look, David sent messengers from the wilderness to greet our master, but he yelled at them.

1 Samuel 25:24-44

She fell at his feet and said, “The guilt is mine, my lord, but please let your servant speak to you directly. Listen to the words of your servant.