Proverbs 12:16

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult.

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A fool gives full vent to anger, but the wise quietly holds it back.

You must understand this, my beloved brothers and sisters: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger,

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.

One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.

Like a city breached, without walls, is one who lacks self-control.

Wisdom is a fountain of life to one who has it, but folly is the punishment of fools.

Wisdom is at home in the mind of one who has understanding, but it is not known in the heart of fools.

Surely vexation kills the fool, and jealousy slays the simple.

Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness speaks deceitfully.

A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty, but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.