A Soft Answer Turns Away Wrath

15 A (A)soft answer turns away wrath,
But (B)a harsh word stirs up anger.

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15 A soft answer turneth away wrath:
    but grievous words stir up anger.

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

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27 (A)He who has knowledge spares his words,
And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.

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27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words:
    and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

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27 The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint,(A)
    and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.(B)

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15 (A)By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded,
And a gentle tongue breaks a bone.

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15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded,
and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

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15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded,(A)
    and a gentle tongue can break a bone.(B)

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