Proverbs 15:1-3

Easy-to-Read Version

15 A gentle answer makes anger disappear, but a rough answer makes it grow.

²Listening to wise people increases your knowledge, but only nonsense comes from the mouths of fools.

³The Lord sees what happens everywhere. He watches everyone, good and evil.

Proverbs 15:1-3

New International Version

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

²The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,^(C)
but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.^(D)

³The eyes^(E) of the Lord are everywhere,^(F)
keeping watch on the wicked and the good.^(G)

Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)

New International Version (NIV)