Proverbs 15:1

World English Bible

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

Proverbs 15:1

International Standard Version

15 A gentle response diverts anger,
but a harsh statement incites fury.

²⁸The heart of the righteous weighs answers,
but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.

²⁸The mind of the righteous thinks before speaking,
but the wicked person spews out evil.

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