“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.” (Proverbs 15:1, KJV)

“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words cause quarrels.”
(Proverbs 15:1, TLB)

“A soft and gentle and thoughtful answer turns away wrath,
But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger.”
(Proverbs 15:1, Amp.)

“A gentle response defuses anger, but a sharp tongue kindles a temper-fire.” (Proverbs 15:1, MSG)