Proverbs 15:1

New International Version

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

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Proverbs 15:1

New American Standard Bible

Contrast of the Upright and the Wicked

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

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Proverbs 15:1 Lit painful

Proverbs 15:1

New King James Version

A Soft Answer Turns Away Wrath

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

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Proverbs 15:1

King James Version

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

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