Proverbs 12:16

Conservative English Version

Losing your temper is foolish; ignoring an insult is smart.

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Envy and jealousy will kill a stupid fool.

Hatred stirs up trouble; love overlooks the wrongs that others do.

An honest person tells the truth in court, but a dishonest person tells nothing but lies.

Wisdom is found in the minds of people with good sense, but fools don't know it.

Good sense is a fountain that gives life, but fools are punished by their foolishness.

You will keep your friends if you forgive them, but you will lose your friends if you keep talking about what they did wrong.

Losing self-control leaves you as helpless as a city without a wall.

Stones and sand are heavy, but trouble caused by a fool is a much heavier load.

Don't be a fool and quickly lose your temper-- be sensible and patient.

My dear friends, you should be quick to listen and slow to speak or to get angry.