Proverbs 12:16

A Conservative Version

A fool's vexation is instantly known, but a prudent man conceals shame.

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A fool utters all his anger, but a wise man keeps it back and calms it.

Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all transgressions.

He who covers a transgression seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates chief friends.

He whose spirit is without restraint is a city that is broken down and without walls.

Understanding is a well-spring of life to him who has it, but the correction of fools is folly.

Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but [a thing] in the inward part of fools is made known.

For vexation kills the foolish man, and jealousy slays the silly one.

He who utters truth shows forth righteousness, but a FALSE witness, deceit.

A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty, but a fool's vexation is heavier than both.