Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A gentle 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. English Standard Version A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Berean Standard Bible A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. King James Bible A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. New King James Version A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. New American Standard Bible A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. NASB 1995 A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. NASB 1977 A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. Legacy Standard Bible A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. Amplified Bible A soft and gentle and thoughtful answer turns away wrath, But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger. Christian Standard Bible A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath. Holman Christian Standard Bible A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath. American Standard Version A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger. Contemporary English Version A kind answer soothes angry feelings, but harsh words stir them up. English Revised Version A SOFT answer turneth away wrath: but a grievous word stirreth up anger. GOD'S WORD® Translation A gentle answer turns away rage, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Good News Translation A gentle answer quiets anger, but a harsh one stirs it up. International Standard Version A gentle response diverts anger, but a harsh statement incites fury. Majority Standard Bible A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. NET Bible A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath. New Heart English Bible A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Webster's Bible Translation A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. World English Bible A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA soft answer turns back fury, "" And a grievous word raises up anger. Young's Literal Translation A soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger. Smith's Literal Translation A soft answer will turn away wrath, and a word of pain will bring up anger. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA mild answer breaketh wrath: but a harsh word stirreth up fury. Catholic Public Domain Version A mild response shatters anger. But a harsh word stirs up fury. New American Bible A mild answer turns back wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. New Revised Standard Version A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleA SOFT word turns away wrath; but a harsh word stirs up anger. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated A soft word turns away anger and a hard word arouses wrath. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger. Brenton Septuagint Translation Anger slays even wise men; yet a submissive answer turns away wrath: but a grievous word stirs up anger. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.… Cross References James 1:19 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, Ephesians 4:29 Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen. Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Romans 12:18 If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. 1 Peter 3:9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 2 Timothy 2:24 And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing. Titus 3:2 to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone. James 3:17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. Ecclesiastes 10:4 If the ruler’s temper flares against you, do not abandon your post, for calmness lays great offenses to rest. Proverbs 25:15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone. Proverbs 12:18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 16:24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. Proverbs 29:11 A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back. Treasury of Scripture A soft answer turns away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. grievous Proverbs 15:18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. Proverbs 10:12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. Proverbs 28:25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. Jump to Previous Anger Angry Bitter Cause Feelings Fury Gentle Grievous Harsh Raiseth Soft Stir Stirreth Stirs Turned Turneth Turns Word Words WrathJump to Next Anger Angry Bitter Cause Feelings Fury Gentle Grievous Harsh Raiseth Soft Stir Stirreth Stirs Turned Turneth Turns Word Words WrathProverbs 15 1. A gentle answer turns away wrathA gentle answer turns away wrath This phrase emphasizes the power of soft and kind speech in defusing anger and conflict. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, where honor and shame were significant, a gentle response could prevent escalation and maintain peace. The Hebrew word for "gentle" can also mean "soft" or "tender," suggesting a deliberate choice to respond with calmness. This principle is echoed in other scriptures, such as James 1:19, which advises believers to be "quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry." Jesus exemplified this in His interactions, often responding with wisdom and gentleness, as seen in His dealings with the Pharisees and others who opposed Him. but a harsh word stirs up anger Persons / Places / Events 1. Solomon- Traditionally regarded as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. Proverbs is a collection of his wise sayings. 2. Ancient Israel - The cultural and historical context in which Proverbs was written, where wisdom literature was highly valued. 3. The Wise and the Foolish - Throughout Proverbs, these two archetypes are used to illustrate the outcomes of different behaviors and attitudes. Teaching Points The Power of WordsWords have the power to either escalate or de-escalate a situation. A gentle response can diffuse tension and promote peace. Cultivating Gentleness Gentleness is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). As believers, we should seek to cultivate this quality in our interactions with others. Wisdom in Communication Proverbs consistently highlights the importance of wise communication. A gentle answer is a hallmark of wisdom and understanding. Avoiding Conflict By choosing our words carefully, we can avoid unnecessary conflict and maintain harmony in our relationships. Reflecting Christ Jesus exemplified gentleness in His interactions. As His followers, we are called to reflect His character in our speech and actions.Verse 1. - A soft answer turneth away wrath. Two things are here to be observed: an answer should be given - the injured person should not wrap himself in sullen silence; and that answer should be gentle and conciliatory. This is tersely put in a mediaeval rhyme - "Frangitur ira gravis "Anger, however great, Ὁργῆς ματαίας εἰσὶν αἰτιοι λόγοι. . . . Hebrew A gentleרַּ֭ךְ (raḵ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7390: Tender, delicate, soft answer מַֽעֲנֶה־ (ma·‘ă·neh-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4617: An answer, response turns away יָשִׁ֣יב (yā·šîḇ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again wrath, חֵמָ֑ה (ḥê·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2534: Heat, anger, poison but a harsh עֶ֝֗צֶב (‘e·ṣeḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6089: An earthen vessel, toil, a pang word וּדְבַר־ (ū·ḏə·ḇar-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause stirs up יַעֲלֶה־ (ya·‘ă·leh-) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively anger. אָֽף׃ (’āp̄) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 639: The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire Links Proverbs 15:1 NIVProverbs 15:1 NLT Proverbs 15:1 ESV Proverbs 15:1 NASB Proverbs 15:1 KJV Proverbs 15:1 BibleApps.com Proverbs 15:1 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 15:1 Chinese Bible Proverbs 15:1 French Bible Proverbs 15:1 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath (Prov. 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