Proverbs 15:1
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordA soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
— Proverbs 15:1, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
American Standard Version (ASV)
A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
A soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger.