The senseless immediately reveals his anger. But whoever ignores injuries is clever.
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.
A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.
Truly, anger condemns the foolish to death, and envy kills the petty.
Hatred rises up from disputes. And charity covers all offenses.
He is a sign of justice, who speaks what he knows. But whoever deceives is a dishonest witness.
In the heart of the prudent, wisdom finds rest. And so shall he instruct all the uneducated.
Learning is a fountain of life to one who possesses it. The doctrine of the foolish is senseless.
Whoever conceals an offense seeks friendships. Whoever repeats the words of another separates allies.
Just like a city lying in the open and without surrounding walls, so also is a man who is unable to restrain his own spirit in speaking.
A stone is weighty, and sand is burdensome; but the wrath of the foolish is heavier than both.
A foolish one offers everything on his mind. A wise one reserves and defers until later.
You know this, my most beloved brothers. So let every man be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to anger.