15 A (A)gentle answer turns away wrath,But a [a](B)harsh word stirs up anger.
15 A gentle answer turns away anger,(A)but a harsh word stirs up wrath.(B)
27 One who (A)withholds his words [a]has knowledge,And one who has a (B)cool spirit is a person of understanding.
27 The intelligent person restrains his words,(A)and one who keeps a cool head[a]is a man of understanding.
15 Through [a](A)patience a ruler may be persuaded,And a gentle tongue breaks bone.
15 A ruler can be persuaded through patience,and a gentle tongue can break a bone.(A)
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