Proverbs 12:16

King James 2000

A fool's wrath is at once known: but a prudent man covers shame.

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For wrath kills the foolish man, and envy slays the simple one.

Hatred stirs up strife: but love covers all sins.

He that speaks truth shows forth righteousness: but a false witness, deceit.

Wisdom rests in the heart of him that has understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that has it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

He that covers over a transgression seeks love; but he that repeats a matter separates close friends.

He that has no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

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

A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards.

Therefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger: