Proverbs 14:34-15:2

New International Version - UK

³⁴Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin condemns any people.

³⁵A king delights in a wise servant,
but a shameful servant arouses his fury.

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

²The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.

Proverbs 14:34-15:2

New International Version

³⁴Righteousness exalts a nation,^(A)
but sin condemns any people.

³⁵A king delights in a wise servant,
but a shameful servant arouses his fury.^(B)

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

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

³⁴Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

³⁵The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

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

²The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

New International Version - UK (NIVUK)

New International Version (NIV)