Proverbs 15:1

King James Version

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

Proverbs 15:1

New International Version

15 A gentle answer^(A) turns away wrath,^(B)
but a harsh word stirs up anger.

¹⁸A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

¹⁸A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict,^(A)
but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.^(B)

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