15 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words cause quarrels.

² A wise teacher makes learning a joy; a rebellious teacher spouts foolishness.

⁴ Gentle words cause life and health; griping brings discouragement.

⁷ Only the good can give good advice. Rebels can’t.

²³ Everyone enjoys giving good advice, and how wonderful it is to be able to say the right thing at the right time!

²⁶ The Lord hates the thoughts of the wicked but delights in kind words.^[a]