Proverbs
“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
Proverbs 15:1
Proverbs 15:1 (KJV) speaks to anger, gentleness, and peacemaking — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”
James 1:19“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.”
Proverbs 16:32“Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.”
Psalms 37:8“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:”
Ephesians 4:26“The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.”
Proverbs 19:11“Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.”
1 Peter 3:11
Common questions
What does Proverbs 15:1 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 15:1 reads: "A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger." The verse speaks to anger, gentleness, and peacemaking. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 15 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 15:1 in the King James Version?
Yes. "A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger." is Proverbs 15:1 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 15.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 15:1?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 15:1 include James 1:19, Proverbs 16:32, and Psalms 37:8. Reading them alongside Proverbs 15:1 deepens the theme of anger.
How can I pray with Proverbs 15:1?
Read Proverbs 15:1 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.