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)

¹⁹ Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin;
    whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.

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

¹⁸ Casting the lot settles disputes^(A)
    and keeps strong opponents apart.

¹⁹ A brother wronged^(B) is more unyielding than a fortified city;
    disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.

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

¹² A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion,^(B)
    but his favor is like dew^(C) on the grass.^(D)