1 Samuel 17:29

David Enters The Scene Of Battle

²⁸ Now Eliab his oldest brother heard when he spoke to the men; and Eliab’s anger burned against David and he said, “Why have you come down? And with whom have you left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your insolence and the wickedness of your heart; for you have come down in order to see the battle.” ²⁹ But David said, “What have I done now? Was it not just a question?” ³⁰ Then he turned away from him to another and said the same thing; and the people answered the same thing as before.

David

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turns away wrath,
But a harsh word stirs up anger.

Acts 11:2-4

And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those who were circumcised took issue with him,

1 Corinthians 2:15

But he who is spiritual appraises all things, yet he himself is appraised by no one.

1 Peter 3:9

not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing.