Proverbs 12:16

Modern English Version

A fool’s anger is shown at once, but a prudent man ignores an insult.

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A fool utters all his anger, but a wise man restrains it.

Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.

He who covers a transgression seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates the best of friends.

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

Understanding is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the discipline of fools is folly.

In the heart of the discerning wisdom reposes, and in the midst of fools it is made known.

For anger slays the foolish man, and jealousy kills the gullible.

A truthful witness tells what is right, but a false witness, deceit.

A stone is heavy and sand is weighty, but the wrath of a fool is heavier than both.