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

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15 A gentle answer deflects anger,
    but harsh words make tempers flare.

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27 The one who has knowledge restrains his words,(A)
and one who keeps a cool head[a]
is a person of understanding.

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Notas al pie

  1. 17:27 Lit spirit

27 A truly wise person uses few words;
    a person with understanding is even-tempered.

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

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15 Patience can persuade a prince,
    and soft speech can break bones.

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