⁹ Control your temper,
    for anger labels you a fool.

¹⁶ A fool is quick-tempered,
    but a wise person stays calm when insulted.

⁴ You may tear out your hair in anger,
    but will that destroy the earth?
    Will it make the rocks tremble?

¹¹ “The people of Israel have become like silly, witless doves,
    first calling to Egypt, then flying to Assyria for help.

¹⁷ Some were fools; they rebelled
    and suffered for their sins.

⁶ Only a simpleton would not know,
    and only a fool would not understand this:

⁴ “I warned the proud, ‘Stop your boasting!’
    I told the wicked, ‘Don’t raise your fists!

¹ Only fools say in their hearts,
    “There is no God.”
They are corrupt, and their actions are evil;
    not one of them does good!