Proverbs 12:16

Modern King James Version

A fool's vexation is known in a day, but the astute one covers shame.

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A fool speaks all his mind; but a wise one keeps it in until afterwards.

Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.

Hatred stirs up fights, but love covers all sins.

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

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

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

Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but among fools it is made known.

For vexation kills the fool, and envy slays the simple one.

He who breathes truth shows forth righteousness, but a false witness deceit.

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