Proverbs 15:1

English Standard Version

1 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (Jud 8:1; 1Sa 25:10; 1Ki 12:13; Pr 25:15)

New International Version

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

New International Reader’s Version

1 A gentle answer turns anger away. But mean words stir up anger.

King James Version

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