Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
In context
1 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly. 3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. 4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 15:1 in the KJV
A soft answer turneth away wrath: But grievous words stir up anger.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 15:1 in the NIV
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.