32 Better a patient person than a warrior,
    one with self-control than one who takes a city.

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32 Better to be patient than powerful;
    better to have self-control than to conquer a city.

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28 Like a city whose walls are broken through
    is a person who lacks self-control.

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28 A person without self-control
    is like a city with broken-down walls.

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11 Fools give full vent to their rage,(A)
    but the wise bring calm in the end.(B)

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11 Fools vent their anger,
    but the wise quietly hold it back.

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