A fool's wrath is at once known: but a prudent man covers shame.
A fool's wrath is presently known: But a prudent man covereth shame.
A fool's wrath is quickly and openly known, but a prudent man ignores an insult.
A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
Fools reveal their anger right away, but the shrewd hide their contempt.
The senseless immediately reveals his anger. But whoever ignores injuries is clever.
A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.
For wrath kills the foolish man, and envy slays the simple one.
Hatred stirs up strife: but love covers all sins.
He that speaks truth shows forth righteousness: but a false witness, deceit.
Wisdom rests in the heart of him that has understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that has it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
He that covers over a transgression seeks love; but he that repeats a matter separates close friends.
He that has no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.
A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards.
Therefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger: