Verse Comparison: Proverbs 15:1
<< Proverbs 14:35 Proverbs 15:2 >> American Standard Version
A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.Amplified® Bible
A SOFT answer turns away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger.Contemporary English Version
A kind answer soothes angry feelings, but harsh words stir them up.Darby English Version
A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.Good News Bible
A gentle answer quiets anger, but a harsh one stirs it up.King James Version
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.New American Standard Bible
A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.New International Version
A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.New King James Version
A soft answer turns away wrath,
But a harsh word stirs up anger.N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.Revised Standard Version
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.Young's Literal Translation
A soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger.
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