15 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.(A)
15 (A)A soft answer turns away wrath, but (B)a harsh word stirs up anger.
27 One who spares words is knowledgeable; one who is cool in spirit has understanding.(A)
27 Whoever (A)restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
15 With patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue can break bones.(A)
15 With (A)patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone.
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