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Proverbs 15:1

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A gentle answer turns away anger, y

but a harsh word stirs up wrath. z

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Cross references

  1. y15:1 Jdg 8:1–3; Pr 25:15; Ec 10:4
  2. z15:1 1Sm 25:10–13; 1Kg 12:13–16

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

A soft answer turns away wrath,

but a harsh word stirs up anger.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

A gentle answer turns away wrath,

but a harsh word stirs up anger.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

A gentle answer turns away anger,

but a harsh word stirs up wrath.

NLTNew Living Translation

A gentle answer deflects anger,

but harsh words make tempers flare.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

A soft answer will turn away wrath,

but a word of trouble will stir anger.

KJV 1900King James Version

A soft answer turneth away wrath:

But grievous words stir up anger.