¹⁸ A man who is hot-tempered will stir up strife,
    but he who is slow to anger,^[a] he will calm contention.

³² He who is slow to anger^[a] is better than him who is mighty,
    and he who controls his spirit than him who captures a city.

¹⁴ Like the release of water is the beginning of strife;
    before it breaks out, stop the quarrel.

¹⁹ He who loves transgression loves strife;
    he who builds his high thresholds seeks destruction.

²⁷ He who spares his sayings knows knowledge,
    and a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

¹⁸ The lot will put an end to disputes,
    and between powerful contenders it will decide.
¹⁹ A brother who is offended is worse than a city of strength,
    and quarrels are like the bars of a fortification.

¹¹ The understanding of a person makes him slow to his anger,^[a]
    and his glory overlooks offense.
¹² The rage of a king growls like a lion,
    but his favor is like dew on the grass.

¹⁹ A hot-tempered person pays a penalty;
    if you rescue him, you will do it yet again.