Then the children of Re’uḇ
A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up displeasure.
To man belongs the preparations of the heart, But from יהוה is the answer of the tongue.
He who answers a matter before he hears it, It is folly and shame to him.
He who gives a right answer kisses the lips.
“But you, Bĕ
But Kĕ
So then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath,
‘Did not Aḵ
“Ě
But set apart יהוה Elohim in your hearts, and always be ready to give an answer to everyone asking you a reason concerning the expectation that is in you, with meekness and fear,
