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15 A soft answer turns away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger.(A)

The tongue of the wise utters knowledge rightly, but the mouth of the [self-confident] fool pours out folly.

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

The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,(C)
    but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.(D)

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