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

Lexham English Bible

15 A soft answer will turn away wrath,
but a word of trouble will stir anger.^[a]

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

²⁸A heart^[a] of righteousness will ponder the answer,
but a mouth of wickedness will pour out deceit.

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