²⁹ Whoever is patient has great understanding,^(A)
    but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.^(B)

¹⁸ A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict,^(A)
    but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.^(B)

³² Better a patient person than a warrior,
    one with self-control than one who takes a city.

⁹ Whoever would foster love covers over an offense,^(A)
    but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.^(B)

¹⁹ A brother wronged^(A) is more unyielding than a fortified city;
    disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.