Proverbs 15:1 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 15:1

1 A ^asoft answer turns away wrath,
But ^ba harsh word stirs up anger.

2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,
^aBut the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.

3 ^aThe eyes of the Lord are in every place,
Keeping watch on the evil and the good.

4 A¹ wholesome tongue is a tree of life,
But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.

5 ^aA fool despises his father’s instruction,
^bBut he who¹ receives correction is prudent.

6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.

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.

New English Translation
A gentle response¹ turns away anger, but a harsh word² stirs up wrath.³