Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, 2 but a harsh word stirs up anger. 1
One Unity Resource Bible
In The King James Version
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
In Context
2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, 2 but the mouth of fools gush out folly. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 10:12Hatred stirs up strife, 2 but love covers all rebellious breaches of relationships. + 10:12. Quoted in James 5:20; 1 Pet 4:8 1