Proverbs 15:1

World English Bible

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

Proverbs 15:1

New Living Translation

15 A gentle answer deflects anger,
but harsh words make tempers flare.

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

²⁷A truly wise person uses few words;
a person with understanding is even-tempered.

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

¹⁵Patience can persuade a prince,
and soft speech can break bones.

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New Living Translation (NLT)