Proverbs Chapter 15, Verse 1

1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.— edit KJV text
1: A mild answer breaketh wrath: but a harsh word stirreth up fury.— edit Douay text
1: Anger slays even wise men; yet a submissive answer turns away wrath: but a grievous word stirs up anger.— edit LXX text