²¹ bestowing a rich inheritance on those who love me
    and making their treasuries full.^(A)

²⁴ Gracious words are a honeycomb,^(A)
    sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.^(B)

¹⁸ The words of the reckless pierce like swords,^(A)
    but the tongue of the wise brings healing.^(B)

15 A gentle answer^(A) turns away wrath,^(B)
    but a harsh word stirs up anger.