NIV: A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
NAS: 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.
GWT: A gentle answer turns away rage, but a harsh word stirs 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.
DBY: A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
DRB: A mild answer breaketh wrath: but a harsh word stirreth up fury.
WBS: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
WEB: A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
YLT: A soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger.
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