6 Be mindful of the end that awaits you,and put an end to enmity;be mindful of decay and death,and be faithful to the commandments.
7 Be mindful of the commandments,and don’t be irate at your neighbor;be mindful of the covenant of theMost High, and overlook a mistake.
8 Keep away from conflict,and you will reduce your sins;for hot-tempered people spark conflict.
9 Sinful people will stir up trouble for friends,and they spread slanderamong people who are at peace.
10 A fire burns in proportion to its fuel,and conflict increasesthe longer it continues.The more powerful individuals are,the stronger their anger will be;and the wealthier they are,the more their wrath will increase.
11 A hasty quarrel sparks a fire,and hasty conflict sheds blood.
12 If you blow on a spark, it will flame up,and if you spit on it, it will go out;nonetheless, both come outof your mouth.