15 ^(A)A soft answer turns away wrath,
    but ^(B)a harsh word stirs up anger.
² The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,
    but ^(C)the mouths of fools pour out folly.

^18 (A)A hot-tempered man ^(B)stirs up strife,
    but he who is ^(C)slow to anger quiets contention.

^31 (A)The ear that listens to ^(B)life-giving reproof
    will dwell among the wise.
³² Whoever ^(C)ignores instruction ^(D)despises himself,
    but he who listens to reproof ^(E)gains intelligence.
^33 (F)The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,
    and ^(G)humility comes before honor.