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Proverbs 15:1
New Living Translation
Proverbs 15:1
New Living Translation
15 A gentle answer deflects anger,
but harsh words make tempers flare.
Proverbs 15:1
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 15:1
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 17:27
New Living Translation
Proverbs 17:27
New Living Translation
27 A truly wise person uses few words;
a person with understanding is even-tempered.
Proverbs 17:27
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 17:27
New American Standard Bible
27 One who (A)withholds his words [a]has knowledge,
And one who has a (B)cool spirit is a person of understanding.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:27 Lit knows
Proverbs 25:15
New Living Translation
Proverbs 25:15
New Living Translation
15 Patience can persuade a prince,
and soft speech can break bones.
Proverbs 25:15
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 25:15
New American Standard Bible
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:15 Lit length of anger
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