The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores 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 utters deceit.
Wisdom rests in the heart of a man of understanding, but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.
Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.
Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.
A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.
A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty, but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.
A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;