Verse (Click for Chapter) English Standard Version A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. American Standard Version A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger. Berean Study Bible A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Douay-Rheims Bible A mild answer breaketh wrath: but a harsh word stirreth up fury. English Revised Version A SOFT answer turneth away wrath: but a grievous word stirreth up anger. King James Bible A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. World English Bible A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Young's Literal Translation A soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger. Proverbs 15:1 Additional Translations ... Links Proverbs 15:1 NIVProverbs 15:1 NLT Proverbs 15:1 ESV Proverbs 15:1 NASB Proverbs 15:1 NKJV Proverbs 15:1 KJV |