15 A (A)gentle answer turns away wrath,But a [a](B)harsh word stirs up anger.
15 A gentle answer turns away wrath,but a harsh word stirs up anger.
27 He who (A)holds back his words [a]has knowledge,And he who has a (B)cool spirit is a man of discernment.
27 A person with knowledge restrains his words.A person with understanding is even-tempered.
15 (A)When one is slow to anger, a ruler may be persuaded,And a soft tongue breaks the bone.
15 By patience a ruler can be persuaded,and a soft tongue can break a bone.
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