Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 15:1
“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 15:1 Context
1A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. 3The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. 4A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 15:1
A soft answere turneth away wrath: but grieuous words stirre vp anger.
- 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
Bible Commentary for Proverbs 15:1
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 15:1
15:2 Aright - Expressing what he knows prudently and gracefully. Poureth out - Plentifully, continually, and vehemently, as a fountain does waters.
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Proverbs 25:15
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
Job 41:3
Will he make many supplications unto thee? will he speak soft words unto thee?
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