Proverbs 12:16

New English Translation

A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult.

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For wrath kills the foolish person, and anger slays the silly one.

Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.

The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is known even in the heart of fools.

Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.

The one who forgives an offense seeks love, but whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.

Like a city that is broken down and without a wall, so is a person who cannot control his temper.

A stone is heavy and sand is weighty, but vexation by a fool is more burdensome than the two of them.

A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.

Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.