Compare Proverbs 15:1
See this verse side-by-side in multiple translations to understand its full meaning.
The verse Proverbs 15:1 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| King James Bible (KJV) | A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. | |
| American Standard Version (ASV) | A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger. | |
| Douay Rheims Bible (DRB) | A mild answer breaketh wrath: but a harsh word stirreth up fury. | |
| Darby Bible Translation (DBT) | A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger. | |
| English Revised Version (ERV) | A SOFT answer turneth away wrath: but a grievous word stirreth up anger. | |
| Webster Bible Translation (WBT) | 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. | |
| Young's Literal Translation (YLT) | A soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger. | |
| American King James Version (AKJV) | A soft answer turns away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. |
King James Bible
KJV
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
American Standard Version
ASV
A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRB
A mild answer breaketh wrath: but a harsh word stirreth up fury.
Darby Bible Translation
DBT
A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
English Revised Version
ERV
A SOFT answer turneth away wrath: but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
Webster Bible Translation
WBT
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.
Young's Literal Translation
YLT
A soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger.
American King James Version
AKJV
A soft answer turns away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.