Proverbs 15:1
World English Bible (WEB)
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
In context
1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.
3 The LORD’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.
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Proverbs 15:1 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
- KJV King James Version
- A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
- ASV American Standard Version
- A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger.
- DBY Darby Translation
- A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
- WBS Webster Bible
- A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.