What Proverbs 15:1 Means
Proverbs 15:1
“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”Proverbs 15:1 (KJV)
What Proverbs 15:1 means
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. How we say a thing often decides what happens next as much as what we say. A gentle answer has the power to cool a heated moment, while a harsh word pours fuel on it; the tongue can be a firefighter or an arsonist.
Proverbs 15:1 in different translations
King James Version (KJV)A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
World English Bible (WEB)A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
American Standard Version (ASV)A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
Proverbs 15:1 in context
1A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
A prayer
Father, thank You for Proverbs 15:1. Let this word be more than ink to me; write it on my heart, and help me to believe it and live it today. In Jesus' name, amen.
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