³⁴ Righteousness exalts a nation,^(A)
    but sin condemns any people.

³⁵ A king delights in a wise servant,
    but a shameful servant arouses his fury.^(B)

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

² The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,^(E)
    but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.^(F)