15 A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.
15 A soft answer will turn away wrath, but a word of trouble will stir anger.[a]
27 A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered.
27 He who spares his sayings knows knowledge, and a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
15 Patience can persuade a prince, and soft speech can break bones.
15 With patience[a] a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone.[b]
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