Proverbs 15:1

English Standard Version

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

Proverbs 15:1

Holman Christian Standard Bible

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

²⁸The heart of the righteous ^(A)ponders how to answer,
but ^(B)the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

²⁸The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering,^(A)
but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.^(B)

English Standard Version (ESV)

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)