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

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

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

³ A person’s own folly^(A) leads to their ruin,
    yet their heart rages against the Lord.^(B)

¹¹ A person’s wisdom yields patience;^(A)
    it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.

²² Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!”^(A)
    Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you.^(B)

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