Proverbs 15:1-3

Young's Literal Translation

15 A soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger.

²The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly.

³In every place are the eyes of Jehovah, Watching the evil and the good.

Proverbs 15:1-3

New International Version

15 A gentle answer^(A) turns away wrath,^(B)
but a harsh word stirs up anger.

²The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,^(C)
but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.^(D)

³The eyes^(E) of the Lord are everywhere,^(F)
keeping watch on the wicked and the good.^(G)

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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New International Version (NIV)