Proverbs 12:16

American Standard Version (1901)

A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

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A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

Ye know this, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Hatred stirreth up strifes; But love covereth all transgressions.

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.

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

Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But that which is in the inward part of fools is made known.

For vexation killeth the foolish man, And jealousy slayeth the silly one.

He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.

A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; But a fool’s vexation is heavier than they both.