Proverbs 12:16

King James 2000

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

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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:

Hatred stirs up strife: but love covers all sins.

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.

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

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

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

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

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