Proverbs 15:1

 

“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
King James Version (KJV)


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Other Translations of Proverbs 15:1

A soft answere turneth away wrath: but grieuous words stirre vp anger.
- King James Version (1611) - Compare to scan of original 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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