15 A (A)gentle answer turns away wrath,But a [a](B)harsh word stirs up anger.
15 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.(A)
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 One who spares words is knowledgeable; one who is cool in spirit has understanding.(A)
15 (A)When one is slow to anger, a ruler may be persuaded,And a soft tongue breaks the bone.
15 With patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue can break bones.(A)
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