From Proverbs 15:

• A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (vs. 1)
• The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. (vs. 4)
• The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright. (vs. 7)
• Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die. (vs. 10)
• A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word! (vs. 23)