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回答柔和，使怒消退；言語暴戾，觸動怒氣。

New International Version
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

King James Version
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

English Revised Version
A SOFT answer turneth away wrath: but a grievous word stirreth up anger.

Updated King James Version
A soft answer turns away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Authorized King James Version Pure Cambridge Edition
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

American Standard Version
A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

Young's Literal Translation
A soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger.

Bible in Basic English
By a soft answer wrath is turned away, but a bitter word is a cause of angry feelings.

World English Bible
A gentle answer turns away wrath,

English Standard Version
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