² Forgive your neighbour the wrong he has done,
   and then your sins will be pardoned when you pray.
³ Does anyone harbour anger against another,
   and expect healing from the Lord?
⁴ If someone has no mercy towards another like himself,
   can he then seek pardon for his own sins?
⁵ If a mere mortal harbours wrath,
   who will make an atoning sacrifice for his sins?
⁶ Remember the end of your life, and set enmity aside;
   remember corruption and death, and be true to the commandments.
⁷ Remember the commandments, and do not be angry with your neighbour;
   remember the covenant of the Most High, and overlook faults.

⁸ Refrain from strife, and your sins will be fewer;
   for the hot-tempered kindle strife,
⁹ and the sinner disrupts friendships
   and sows discord among those who are at peace.
¹⁰ In proportion to the fuel, so will the fire burn,
   and in proportion to the obstinacy, so will strife increase;
in proportion to a person’s strength will be his anger,
   and in proportion to his wealth he will increase his wrath.
¹¹ A hasty quarrel kindles a fire,
   and a hasty dispute sheds blood.
¹² If you blow on a spark, it will glow;
   if you spit on it, it will be put out;
   yet both come out of your mouth.