Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
King James Version
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.
What this verse means
A gentle answer can end a fight that a harsh word would only feed.
A short prayer
Lord, put a guard on my tongue today. Let my answers be soft enough to turn away anger.
Read in context — Proverbs 15
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.
3The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
Related verses
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”John 14:6
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”John 16:33
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.”Psalms 19:14
“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”Romans 10:17
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”Romans 12:2