Proverbs 15:1

World English Bible

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

Proverbs 15:1

New International Version

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

²⁷He who spares his words has knowledge.
He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

²⁷The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint,^(A)
and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.^(B)

¹⁵By patience a ruler is persuaded.
A soft tongue breaks the bone.

¹⁵Through patience a ruler can be persuaded,^(A)
and a gentle tongue can break a bone.^(B)

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