⁹ He who covers an offense promotes love;
    but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam,
    therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

¹⁹ He who loves disobedience loves strife.
    One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.

²⁷ He who spares his words has knowledge.
    He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
²⁸ Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise.
    When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.