Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 15:1
Proverbs 15:1. A soft answer turneth away wrath— Lord Bacon applies this aphorism particularly to a man's behaviour towards a prince or other great person, when he is angry with him. Solomon advises two things in this case; the one is, that an answer be made; the other, that it be soft; the first of which contains three precepts; first, that you beware of a sad and sullen silence, which either charges the fault wholly upon yourselves, or impeaches your master of injustice; as if his ears were... read more
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 15:1
Proverbs 15:1"A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger."A truism like this needs no comment. Quiet, inoffensive speech has been effective in preventing many a violent encounter. read more