Proverbs 15:1

Holman Christian Standard Bible

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

Proverbs 15:1

New Living Translation

15 A gentle answer deflects anger,
but harsh words make tempers flare.

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

²⁸The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking;
the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

New Living Translation (NLT)