Proverbs 15:1

In other versions

• A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

  ASV

• By a soft answer wrath is turned away, but a bitter word is a cause of angry feelings.

  BBE

• A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.

  DBY

• A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.

  WEB

• A soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger.

  YLT

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

  ENG

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

  WBT

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

  BSB

In context

Cross-references

• Proverbs 15:18
• Proverbs 25:15
• Proverbs 10:12
• Proverbs 29:22
• Proverbs 28:25
• Judges 8:1-3
• 1 Kings 12:13-16
• 1 Samuel 25:10-13
• Judges 12:3-6
• 1 Samuel 25:21-33