Matthew Henry · Verse 1
A right cause will be better pleaded with meekness than with passion. Nothing stirs up anger like grievous words.
Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
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WEBBE
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
BSB
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
KJV
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
ASV
A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
BBE
By a soft answer wrath is turned away, but a bitter word is a cause of angry feelings.
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