Proverbs 25:15 Cross References

Proverbs 25:15

15: Patience can persuade a prince, and soft speech can crush strong opposition.

Proverbs 15:1

  1. A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

  1. If your boss is angry with you, don't quit! A quiet spirit can overcome even great mistakes.

Proverbs 16:14

  1. The anger of the king is a deadly threat; the wise do what they can to appease it.

1 Samuel 25:24

  1. She fell at his feet and said, "I accept all blame in this matter, my lord. Please listen to what I have to say.
  2. I know Nabal is a wicked and ill-tempered man; please don't pay any attention to him. He is a fool, just as his name suggests. But I never even saw the messengers you sent.
  3. "Now, my lord, as surely as the LORD lives and you yourself live, since the LORD has kept you from murdering and taking vengeance into your own hands, let all your enemies be as cursed as Nabal is.
  4. And here is a present I have brought to you and your young men.
  5. Please forgive me if I have offended in any way. The LORD will surely reward you with a lasting dynasty, for you are fighting the LORD's battles. And you have not done wrong throughout your entire life.

1 Samuel 25:14

  1. Meanwhile, one of Nabal's servants went to Abigail and told her, "David sent men from the wilderness to talk to our master, and he insulted them.

Genesis 32:4

  1. He told them, "Give this message to my master Esau: `Humble greetings from your servant Jacob! I have been living with Uncle Laban until recently,
  2. and now I own oxen, donkeys, sheep, goats, and many servants, both men and women. I have sent these messengers to inform you of my coming, hoping that you will be friendly to us.'"
  3. The messengers returned with the news that Esau was on his way to meet Jacob--with an army of four hundred men!
  4. Jacob was terrified at the news. He divided his household, along with the flocks and herds and camels, into two camps.
  5. He thought, "If Esau attacks one group, perhaps the other can escape."
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