Proverbs 15:9 - A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath
The ways of an ungodly man are an abomination to the Lord; but he loves those that follow after righteousness.
This bible verse has been derived from Brenton Septuagint Translation
If you can take a closer look at Proverbs chapter 15 from verse 8 to 10, and take a bible study you will understand verse 9 better which talks more about how a gentle answer turns away wrath:
…8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight. 9 The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness. 10 Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.…
The moral lesson of this Bible verse is:
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but he loves him that follows after righteousness.
The lesson in the Bible verse has been obtained from: Treasury Of Scripture
There are more bible verses related to this verse, which are:
1 Timothy 6:11
But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.Deuteronomy 7:13
He will love you and bless you and multiply you. He will bless the fruit of your womb and the produce of your land--your grain, new wine, and oil--the young of your herds, and the newborn of your flocks, in the land that He swore to your fathers to give you.Psalm 139:24
See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the way everlasting.Proverbs 8:13
To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
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The book of Proverbs in the Bible has 31 Chapters, each for each day of the month. So I shed some spiritual light in your world each and every day.
God Bless You!
Till tomorrow
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Tony
