¹² Hatred stirs up conflict,
    but love covers over all wrongs.^(A)

¹⁷ Better a small serving of vegetables with love
    than a fattened calf with hatred.^(A)

17 Better a dry crust with peace and quiet
    than a house full of feasting, with strife.^(A)

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

¹⁴ Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam;
    so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.^(A)

¹⁹ Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin;
    whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.

⁶ The lips of fools bring them strife,
    and their mouths invite a beating.^(A)

¹⁷ In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right,
    until someone comes forward and cross-examines.

¹⁸ Casting the lot settles disputes^(A)
    and keeps strong opponents apart.

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

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