Proverbs 15:1  (1611 King James Bible)

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A soft answere turneth away wrath: but grieuous words stirre vp anger.

- 1611 King James Bible

Proverbs 15:1 side note reference: Chap. 25. 14.

Other Translations of Proverbs 15:1

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
- King James Version (Pure Cambridge 'Authorized Version')

A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
- American Standard Version (1901)

By a soft answer wrath is turned away, but a bitter word is a cause of angry feelings.
- Basic English Bible

By a soft answer wrath is turned away, but a bitter word is a cause of angry feelings.
- Darby Bible

A mild answer breaketh wrath: but a harsh word stirreth up fury.
- Douay Rheims Bible

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
- Webster's Bible

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
- World English Bible

A soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger.
- Youngs Literal Bible

A soft answer turneth away wrath; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

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claudette Fulton's comment on 2010-01-06 12:14:07:

I read bible verses daily online

Forrest Powars's comment on 2013-04-02 16:38:36:

this is a very powerful yet gentle proverb that we all need to abide by... gentleness comes with strict patience and a loving heart.

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