Proverbs 15:1

World English Bible

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

Proverbs 15:1

New King James Version

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

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

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

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

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

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