Proverbs 15:1

New King James Version

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

Proverbs 15:1

21st Century King James Version

15 A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger.

²⁷^(A)He who has knowledge spares his words,
And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.

²⁷He that hath knowledge spareth his words, and a man of understanding is of excelling spirit.

¹⁵^(A)By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded,
And a gentle tongue breaks a bone.

¹⁵By much forbearance is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

New King James Version (NKJV)

21st Century King James Version (KJ21)