A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
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Verse 1 is found in chapter 15 of Proverbs. A gentle answer can turn away anger, while a harsh word intensifies conflict. The chapter immediately connects speech with divine presence: the eyes of the Lord are everywhere. Therefore, verbal prudence depends not only on social techniques, but on living with the awareness that God knows human words and intentions.
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Compare Proverbs 15:1 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Eine linde Antwort stillt den Zorn; aber ein hartes Wort richtet Grimm an.
La blanda respuesta quita la ira: Mas la palabra áspera hace subir el furor.
Une réponse douce calme la fureur, Mais une parole dure excite la colère.
La risposta dolce acqueta il cruccio; Ma la parola molesta fa montar l’ira
A RESPOSTA branda desvia o furor, mas a palavra dura suscita a ira.
回答柔和,使怒消退; 言語粗暴,觸動怒氣。
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