Proverbs 15:1

Lexham English Bible

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

Proverbs 15:1

Common English Bible

15 A sensitive answer turns back wrath,
but an offensive word stirs up anger.

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

²⁸The righteous heart reflects before answering,
but the wicked mouth blurts out evil.

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