15 A gentle answer^(A) turns away wrath,^(B)
    but a harsh word stirs up anger.

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.

²⁷ The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint,^(A)
    and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.^(B)

³ It is to one’s honor to avoid strife,
    but every fool^(A) is quick to quarrel.^(B)

²² Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!”^(A)
    Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you.^(B)