Proverbs 15:1

A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath

1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

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Berean Standard Bible
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
American Standard Version (1901)
A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
Bible in Basic English
By a soft answer wrath is turned away, but a bitter word is a cause of angry feelings.
Douay-Rheims 1899
A mild answer breaketh wrath: but a harsh word stirreth up fury.
Free Bible Version
A kind reply wards off anger, but hurtful words make people mad.
Geneva Bible 1599
A soft answere putteth away wrath: but grieuous wordes stirre vp anger.
King James (Authorized) Version
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
One Unity Resource Bible
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Translation for Translators
When people are angry with you, reply to them gently, and it will calm them; but if you reply harshly to them, it causes them to become more angry.
Unlocked Literal Bible
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Noah Webster Bible
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
World English Bible
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Young's Literal Translation
A soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger.