A fool shows his annoyance at
once,
but a prudent man overlooks an
insult.
Proverbs 12:16
Footnote:
When someone annoys or insults you, it is
natural to retaliate. But this solves nothing and only encourages trouble.
Instead, answer slowly and quietly. Your positive response will achieve
positive results. Proverbs 15:1 says, "A gentle answer turns away
wrath."
Truthful lips endure
forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a
moment.
Proverbs 12:19
Footnote:
Truth is always timely; it applies today and in
the future. Because it is connected with God's changeless character, it is also
changeless. Think for a moment about the centuries that have passed since these
proverbs were written. Consider the countless hours that have been spent
carefully studying every sentence of Scripture. The Bible has withstood
the test of time. Because God is truth, you can trust his Word to guide
you.
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All footnotes taken from the Life Application Study Bible, NIV
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