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

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.

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

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

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

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.

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

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,