Ecclesiastes 9:17
The calm words of the wise are heeded over the shouts of a ruler among fools.
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- James 3:17–18 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.
- Proverbs 28:23 He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.
- James 1:20 for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.