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Proverbs 12:16

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

A fool’s displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.

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A fool gives full vent to his anger, , but a wise person holds it in check.

My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

Hatred stirs up conflicts, but love covers all offences.

Whoever conceals an offence promotes love, but whoever gossips about it separates friends.

A person who does not control his temper is like a city whose wall is broken down.

Insight is a fountain of life for its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.

Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning; she is known even among fools.

For anger kills a fool, and jealousy slays the gullible.

Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

A stone is heavy, and sand a burden, but aggravation from a fool outweighs them both.