A soft answer does not indicate WEAKNESS, FEAR, (A strong, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.) or COWARDICE.(The Lack of Courage)  Instead, it is a mark of great wisdom, patience, and self control.  (WISDOM is the ability to apply knowledge, experience, and good judgment to make sound decisions and understand life deeply. It involves insight, discernment, and the ability to distinguish between right and wrong.)  (PATIENCE is the ability to endure difficulties, delays, or suffering without becoming annoyed, anxious, or upset. It is the capacity to remain calm and persistent in the face of challenges, trusting that things will work out in due time. James 1:3-4 (KJV) talks about the trying of your faith "Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.) (SELF CONTROL is the ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts...