Proverbs 15:1-3

International Children’s Bible

15 A gentle answer will calm a person’s anger.
But an unkind answer will cause more anger.

²Wise people use knowledge when they speak.
But fools speak only foolishness.

³The Lord’s eyes see everything that happens.
He watches both evil and good people.

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)

International Children’s Bible (ICB)

New International Version (NIV)