Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult.
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.
Surely vexation kills the fool, and jealousy slays the simple.
Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.
Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness speaks deceitfully.
Wisdom is at home in the mind of one who has understanding, but it is not known in the heart of fools.
Wisdom is a fountain of life to one who has it, but folly is the punishment of fools.
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.
A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty, but a fool's provocation is heavier than both.
A fool gives full vent to anger, but the wise quietly holds it back.
You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger;