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Proverbs 15:1
New King James Version
Proverbs 15:1
New King James Version
A Soft Answer Turns Away Wrath
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Proverbs 15:1
American Standard Version
Proverbs 15:1
American Standard Version
15 A soft answer turneth away wrath;
But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
Proverbs 17:27
New King James Version
Proverbs 17:27
New King James Version
27 (A)He who has knowledge spares his words,
And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.
Proverbs 17:27
American Standard Version
Proverbs 17:27
American Standard Version
27 He [a]that spareth his words hath knowledge;
And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:27 Or, that hath knowledge spareth his words; And a man of understanding is of a cool spirit
Proverbs 25:15
New King James Version
Proverbs 25:15
New King James Version
15 (A)By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded,
And a gentle tongue breaks a bone.
Proverbs 25:15
American Standard Version
Proverbs 25:15
American Standard Version
15 By long forbearing is a [a]ruler persuaded,
And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:15 Or, judge
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