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

Holman Christian Standard Bible

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

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

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

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