A fool shows his irritation immediately, but a prudent person overlooks 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.
For resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple.
Hatred stirs up strife but love covers up all transgressions.
A trustworthy witness tells what is right, but a false witness, deceit.
Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning, and even among fools she is known.
Insight is a fountain of life to one who has it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.
Whoever covers up an offense seeks love. Whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.
Like a city whose walls are broken down is one with no control over his temper.
A stone is heavy and sand a burden, but provocation by a fool is heavier than both.
A fool gives full vent to his temper, but a wise man holds it back.
Know this, my dear brothers and sisters: let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger—