Proverbs 15:1
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A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Proverbs 15:1
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
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
A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
- Darby 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
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.
claudette Fulton's comment on 2010-01-06 12:14:07:
I read bible verses daily online
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