ASV: A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
BBE: By a soft answer wrath is turned away, but a bitter word is a cause of angry feelings.
DBY: A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
KJV: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
JPS: A soft answer turneth away wrath; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
WBS: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
WEB: A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
YLT: A soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger.
