Proverbs 12:16

New American Bible - revised edition

Fools immediately show their anger, but the shrewd conceal contempt.

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Surely impatience kills the fool and indignation slays the simpleton.

Hatred stirs up disputes, but love covers all offenses.

Whoever speaks honestly testifies truly, but the deceitful make lying witnesses.

Wisdom can remain silent in the discerning heart, but among fools she must make herself known.

Good sense is a fountain of life to those who have it, but folly is the training of fools.

Whoever overlooks an offense fosters friendship, but whoever gossips about it separates friends.

A city breached and left defenseless are those who do not control their temper.

Stone is heavy, and sand a burden, but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.

Fools give vent to all their anger; but the wise, biding their time, control it.

Know this, my dear brothers: everyone should be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath,