Proverbs 15:1

English Standard Version

15 ^(A)A soft answer turns away wrath,
but ^(B)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.

¹⁸^(A)There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts,
but the tongue of the wise brings ^(B)healing.

¹⁸The words of the reckless pierce like swords,^(A)
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.^(B)

English Standard Version (ESV)

New International Version (NIV)