Proverbs 15:1
Proverbs 15:1 King James Version (KJV)
A soft answer turneth away wrath: But grievous words stir up anger.
Proverbs 15:1 New International Version (NIV)
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1 New Living Translation (NLT)
A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.
Proverbs 15:1 The Message (MSG)
A gentle response defuses anger, but a sharp tongue kindles a temper-fire.
Proverbs 15:1 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1 New Century Version (NCV)
A gentle answer will calm a person’s anger, but an unkind answer will cause more anger.
Proverbs 15:1 American Standard Version (ASV)
A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
Proverbs 15:1 New King James Version (NKJV)
A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
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 15:1 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?
