Proverbs 16:1

16:1 The intentions of the heart belong to a man,

but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.

Proverbs 15:1

15:1 A gentle response turns away anger,

but a harsh word stirs up wrath.

Proverbs 15:23

15:23 A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer,

and a word at the right time – how good it is!

Proverbs 16:4

16:4 The Lord works everything for its own ends –

even the wicked for the day of disaster.

Proverbs 29:19

29:19 A servant cannot be corrected by words,

for although he understands, there is no answer.