15 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.(A)
15 A soft answer will turn away wrath, but a word of trouble will stir anger.[a]
27 One who spares words is knowledgeable; one who is cool in spirit has understanding.(A)
27 He who spares his sayings knows knowledge, and 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 patience[a] a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone.[b]
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