¹⁶ A ^(A)fool’s anger is known at once,
But a prudent man conceals dishonor.

²⁹ He who is ^(A)slow to anger has great understanding,
But he who is ^[a]quick-tempered exalts folly.

¹⁸ A ^(A)hot-tempered man stirs up strife,
But the ^(B)slow to anger ^(C)calms a dispute.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous ^(A)ponders how to answer,
But the ^(B)mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

³² He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city.

²⁷ He who ^(A)restrains his words ^[a]has knowledge,
And he who has a ^(B)cool spirit is a man of understanding.
²⁸ Even a fool, when he ^(C)keeps silent, is considered wise;
When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.

¹¹ A man’s ^(A)discretion makes him slow to anger,
And it is his glory ^(B)to overlook a transgression.

^3 [a](A)Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man,
But any fool will ^[b]quarrel.

²³ He who ^(A)guards his mouth and his tongue,
Guards his soul from troubles.