Proverbs 15:1 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769

A soft answer turneth away wrath: But grievous words stir up anger.

More versions

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

A SOFT answer turns away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger. [Prov. 25:15.]

American Standard Version (1901)

A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

Common English Bible

A sensitive answer turns back wrath, but an offensive word stirs up anger.

Catholic Public Domain Version

A mild response shatters anger. But a harsh word stirs up fury.