A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. br Proverbs 15:1 ESVbr br A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. br Proverbs 15:4 ESVbr br In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, but trouble befalls the income of the wicked. br Proverbs 15:6 ESVbr br There are many kinds of wealth, but very little in this world is more valuable than the relationships you have with your family and neighbors. Solomon's advice will help you preserve and build those relationships instead of tearing them down.