15 A (A)gentle answer turns away wrath,But a [a](B)harsh word stirs up anger.
27 He who (A)restrains his words [a]has knowledge,And he who has a (B)cool spirit is a man of understanding.
15 By [a](A)forbearance a ruler may be persuaded,And a soft tongue breaks the bone.
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