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Proverbs 15:1
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Verse Comparison: Proverbs 15:1

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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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