Proverbs 15:1 · Young's Literal Translation
Proverbs 15:1 in the Original Hebrew
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Proverbs 15:1 in Other Translations
| KJV | A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. |
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| WEB | A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. |
| ASV | A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger. |
| YLT | A soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger. |
| WBT | A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. |
| DBY | A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger. |
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Questions about Proverbs 15:1
What does Proverbs 15:1 say?
Proverbs 15:1 in the Young's Literal Translation reads: “A soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger.” Read it in the full context of Proverbs 15, alongside the classic commentary on this page.
Where is Proverbs 15:1 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 15:1 is in the book of Proverbs, chapter 15, verse 1, in the Old Testament.
What Bible translation is Proverbs 15:1 shown in?
This is the Young's Literal Translation (YLT), a public-domain translation. You can compare how other translations render Proverbs 15:1 in the table on this page.