Proverbs 15:1 - A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

As a mom, I have learned the validity of the verse. Whenever my son does something wrong, if I approach him in wrath, it causes him to become angry and takes away the learning opportunity. When I scold him with a sweet spirit, he is much more likely to accept it with a repentant spirit. I love seeing principles of the Bible become real in real-life situations!