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)

³² Better a patient person than a warrior,
    one with self-control than one who takes a city.

17 Better a dry crust with peace and quiet
    than a house full of feasting, with strife.^(A)

¹⁴ Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam;
    so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.^(A)