⁹ One who seeks love conceals an offense,
    but one who repeats it divides friends.

¹⁴ The start of a quarrel is like letting out water,
    so drop the dispute before it breaks out.

¹⁹ Those who love an offense love a quarrel;
    those who build a high doorway invite a collapse.

18 Unfriendly people look out for themselves;
    they bicker with sensible people.

¹⁹ An offended ally is more formidable than a city;
    such quarreling is like the bars of a castle.

¹¹ Fools show all their anger,
    but the wise hold it back.

²² Angry people stir up conflict;
    hotheads cause much offense.

³² If you’ve been foolish and arrogant,
    if you’ve been scheming,
    put your hand to your mouth,
³³         because churning milk makes curds,
        squeezing the nose brings blood,
        and stirring up anger produces strife.