Proverbs 15:1,23
Proverbs 15:1 The Message (MSG)
A gentle response defuses anger, but a sharp tongue kindles a temper-fire.
Proverbs 15:23 The Message (MSG)
Congenial conversation—what a pleasure! The right word at the right time—beautiful!
Proverbs 15:1 King James Version (KJV)
A soft answer turneth away wrath: But grievous words stir up anger.
Proverbs 15:23 King James Version (KJV)
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: And a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
Proverbs 15:1 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:23 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A man has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word!
Proverbs 15:1 New Century Version (NCV)
A gentle answer will calm a person’s anger, but an unkind answer will cause more anger.
Proverbs 15:23 New Century Version (NCV)
People enjoy giving good advice. Saying the right word at the right time is so pleasing.
Proverbs 15:1 American Standard Version (ASV)
A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
Proverbs 15:23 American Standard Version (ASV)
A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
Proverbs 15:1 New International Version (NIV)
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:23 New International Version (NIV)
A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!
Proverbs 15:1 New King James Version (NKJV)
A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:23 New King James Version (NKJV)
A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is!
Proverbs 15:1 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A soft and gentle and thoughtful answer turns away wrath, But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger. [Prov 25:15]
Proverbs 15:23 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A man has joy in giving an appropriate answer, And how good and delightful is a word spoken at the right moment—how good it is!
Proverbs 15:1 New Living Translation (NLT)
A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.
Proverbs 15:23 New Living Translation (NLT)
Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!
Proverbs 15:1 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Respond gently when you are confronted and you’ll defuse the rage of another. Responding with sharp, cutting words will only make it worse. Don’t you know that being angry can ruin the testimony of even the wisest of men?
Proverbs 15:23 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Everyone enjoys giving great advice. But how delightful it is to say the right thing at the right time!
Proverbs 15:1 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
