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Proverbs 15:1

World English Bible

A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.

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Proverbs 15:1 in other translations

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

Proverbs 15:1 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 15:1 in context

  1. 1A gentle answer turns away wrath,
    but a harsh word stirs up anger.
  2. 2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,
    but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
  3. 3Yahweh’s eyes are everywhere,
    keeping watch on the evil and the good.

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