15 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
15 A gentle answer turns away anger,(A)but a harsh word stirs up wrath.(B)
27 He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
27 The intelligent person restrains his words,(A)and one who keeps a cool head[a]is a man of understanding.
15 By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.
15 A ruler can be persuaded through patience,and a gentle tongue can break a bone.(A)
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