¹⁸ A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict,^(A)
    but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.^(B)

²¹ As charcoal to embers and as wood to fire,
    so is a quarrelsome person for kindling strife.^(A)

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

⁹ Blessed are the peacemakers,^(A)
    for they will be called children of God.^(B)

²² An angry person stirs up conflict,
    and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.^(A)

²⁹ Whoever is patient has great understanding,^(A)
    but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.^(B)

⁴ If a ruler’s anger rises against you,
    do not leave your post;^(A)
    calmness can lay great offenses to rest.^(B)

²⁸ A perverse person stirs up conflict,^(A)
    and a gossip separates close friends.^(B)