Verse Comparison: Proverbs 15:1
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.