'Answer' in the Bible

“Because I called and you refused [to answer],I stretched out my hand and no one has paid attention [to my offer];

“Then they will call upon me (Wisdom), but I will not answer;They will seek me eagerly but they will not find me,

That you may exercise discrimination and discretion (good judgment),And your lips may reserve knowledge and answer wisely [to temptation].

A soft and gentle and thoughtful answer turns away wrath,But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger.

A man has joy in giving an appropriate answer,And how good and delightful is a word spoken at the right moment—how good it is!

The heart of the righteous thinks carefully about how to answer [in a wise and appropriate and timely way],But the [babbling] mouth of the wicked pours out malevolent things.

The plans and reflections of the heart belong to man,But the [wise] answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

To let you know the certainty of the words of truth,That you may give a correct answer to him who sent you?

He kisses the lips [and wins the hearts of people]Who gives a right and straightforward answer.

Do not answer [nor pretend to agree with the frivolous comments of] a [closed-minded] fool according to his folly,Otherwise you, even you, will be like him.

Answer [and correct the erroneous concepts of] a fool according to his folly,Otherwise he will be wise in his own eyes [if he thinks you agree with him].

The lazy person is wiser in his own eyesThan seven [sensible] men who can give a discreet answer.

My son, be wise, and make my heart glad,That I may reply to him who reproaches (reprimands, criticizes) me.

A servant will not be corrected by words alone;For though he understands, he will not respond [nor pay attention].