Proverbs 12:16

Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling

A fool showeth anon his ire; but he that dissembleth wrongs, is wise.

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Wrathfulness slayeth a fond [or foolish] man, and envy slayeth a little child.

Hatred raiseth up chidings; and charity covereth all sins.

He that speaketh that, that he knoweth, is a judge of rightfulness [or of rightwiseness]; but he that lieth, is a guileful witness.

Wisdom resteth in the heart of a wise man; and he shall teach all unlearned men.

The well of life is the learning of him that wieldeth; the teaching of fools is folly.

He that covereth trespass, seeketh friendships; he that rehearseth by an high word, separateth them that be knit together in peace.

As a city open, and without compass of walls; so is a man that may not refrain his spirit in speaking.

A stone is heavy, and gravel is chargeous; but the ire [or the wrath] of a fool is heavier than ever either.

A fool bringeth forth all his spirit; a wise man delayeth, and reserveth into time coming afterward.

Know ye, my brethren most loved, be each man swift to hear, but slow to speak, and slow to wrath;