4. He has no mercy on a man like himself, and does he then entreat for his own sins?
5. He who is but flesh holds on to anger, and does he then request forgiveness from God? Who can obtain pardon for his sins in this way?
6. Remember your very end, and let animosities cease.
7. For corruption and death are suspended over his commandments.
8. Remember the fear of God, and do not be angry with your neighbor.
9. Remember the covenant of the Most High, and overlook the ignorant offenses of your neighbor.
10. Refrain from strife, and you will diminish your sins.
11. For a ill-tempered man enflames conflict, and a sinful man troubles his friends, and he casts hostility into the midst of those who have peace.
12. For the fire burns according to the wood of the forest. And the anger of a man burns according to the strength of the man. And according to his resources, he will exalt his anger.
13. A hasty contention kindles a fire. And a hasty quarrel sheds blood. And an accusatory tongue brings death.
14. If you blow on a spark, it will increase to a fire. But if you spit on it, it will be extinguished. Both of these proceed from the mouth.
15. The double-tongued whisperer is accursed. For he has disturbed many who had peace.
16. A third tongue has stirred up many, and has scattered them from nation to nation.