Bible Cross References
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Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer quiets anger, but a harsh one stirs it up.
Proverbs 16:1
We may make our plans, but God has the last word.
Proverbs 18:13
Listen before you answer. If you don't, you are being stupid and insulting.
Proverbs 24:26
An honest answer is a sign of true friendship.
Acts 11:4
So Peter gave them a complete account of what had happened from the very beginning:
James 1:19
Remember this, my dear friends! Everyone must be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to become angry.
1 Peter 3:15
But have reverence for Christ in your hearts, and honor him as Lord. Be ready at all times to answer anyone who asks you to explain the hope you have in you,
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Exodus 18:21-25
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But in addition, you should choose some capable men and appoint them as leaders of the people: leaders of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens. They must be God-fearing men who can be trusted and who cannot be bribed.
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Let them serve as judges for the people on a permanent basis. They can bring all the difficult cases to you, but they themselves can decide all the smaller disputes. That will make it easier for you, as they share your burden.
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If you do this, as God commands, you will not wear yourself out, and all these people can go home with their disputes settled."
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Moses took Jethro's advice
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and chose capable men from among all the Israelites. He appointed them as leaders of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.
Micah 5:2
The LORD says, "Bethlehem Ephrathah, you are one of the smallest towns in Judah, but out of you I will bring a ruler for Israel, whose family line goes back to ancient times."