• King James Version

    1. A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. / 2. The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. {poureth: Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth}

  • Norm

    So Proverbs 15 has been around for a while, and it starts by saying that a gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. So, I guess the lesson here is be nice, folks. But then it gets weird when it starts talking about sacrifice, and how it's better to be poor and honest than rich and dishonest.

  • Joe Rogan Experience

    Joe: Alright, so we have a good one here. We're talking about Proverbs 15. What can you tell us about it? Bible Expert: Well, Proverbs 15 is a collection of short sayings that are intended to teach wisdom and knowledge.

  • Jeopardy

    Alex Trebek: Hello and welcome to Jeopardy! Before we begin, tell us a bit about yourself. Contestant: Well, Alex, I have been studying the Bible and I thought I would share a summary of Proverbs 15.

  • Drill Sergeant

    "LISTEN UP, SOLDIERS! Proverbs 15 is ALL ABOUT WISDOM. A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Fools despise wisdom and instruction, but those who heed it are wise. The LORD hates those who sacrifice to false gods, but he loves those who follow his paths.

  • Batman

    1-33 Batman: What is the wisdom that Proverbs 15 has to offer us, Robin? Robin: A gentle answer turns away wrath, Batman, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Batman: Words of wisdom, indeed! It is also wise to keep a cool head, Robin, for a hot-tempered person stirs up strife.

  • Joe Biden

    Well, c'mon, man! Proverbs 15, folks! Here's the deal, see? It's all about the power of the tongue. Literally, you can turn a situation around with your words. My father used to say, "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

  • Donald Trump

    Proverbs 15 is a terrific chapter, with many great sayings that will make you think. Believe me. There's a great saying: "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." Deep state and fake news haters and losers will be jealous, but many people are saying that this is a very wise statement.

  • Family Guy

    Peter: Alright, so Proverbs 15. Let's see here. Uh, it says that "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger". Lois: Oh, I'm sure that's true! Stewie: (interrupting) Yeah, like that time I said "your face looks like a potato" and then Brian got mad at me!