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A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
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American Standard Version
A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
Christian Standard Bible
A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
English Standard Version
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
King James Version
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
New American Standard Bible
A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
New King James Version
A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
New Living Translation
A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.
World English Bible
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.