Proverbs 15:1

“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations of Proverbs 15:1

“A soft answere turneth away wrath: but grieuous words stirre vp anger.”
King James Version (1611) - View original scan of Proverbs chapter 15

“A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.”
New American Standard Version (1995)

“A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.”
American Standard Version (1901)

“By a soft answer wrath is turned away, but a bitter word is a cause of angry feelings.”
Basic English Bible

“A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.”
Darby Bible

“A mild answer breaketh wrath: but a harsh word stirreth up fury. ”
Douay Rheims Bible

“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. ”
Webster's Bible

“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
World English Bible

“A soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger.”
Youngs Literal Bible

“ A soft answer turneth away wrath; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.”
Jewish Publication Society Bible

Linda Kemp's comment on 2020-08-09 19:05:56:

All scripture was written by the inspired by the Holy Spirit , so the Holy Spirit with in you will reveal what the Bible is saying to you . so every time we read his word the spirit reveals something new to you . the Spirit is always teaching Us as long as we are willing to listen to the quiet small voice of the Lord .

Soft Answers's comment on 2020-08-09 02:54:49:

Proverbs 15:1

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Proverbs 25:15

By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

Job 41:3

Will he make many supplications unto thee? will he speak soft words unto thee?

This is the 2nd time showing this....

Inez's comment on 2020-08-08 23:40:51:

How do you explain "a soft answer"

Sedzani Mathelemusa's comment on 2013-09-27 02:55:16:

Humbling and a good teacher of character of Christ

claudette Fulton's comment on 2010-01-06 09:14:07:

I read bible verses daily online

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