| 1. Source Text: Hebrew (WLC) Proverbs 15:1:1 ⧉מַֽעֲנֶה־רַּ֭ךְmaanerakhan answer of tenderness or softness Proverbs 15:1:2 ⧉יָשִׁ֣יבyashivturns back or returns Proverbs 15:1:3 ⧉חֵמָ֑הkhemawrath or rage Proverbs 15:1:4 ⧉וּדְבַר־עֶ֝֗צֶבudevaretsevbut a word of pain or hurt Proverbs 15:1:5 ⧉יַעֲלֶה־אָֽף׃yaaleafbrings up anger |
| 1. Formal Translation A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. |
| 1. Dynamic Translation A soft reply diffuses anger, but a hurtful word sparks rage. |