¹⁶ As for a fool, on that very day^[a] he makes his anger known,
    but he who ignores an insult is prudent.

¹⁶ The wise is cautious and turns from evil,
    but the fool throws off restraint and is confident.
¹⁷ He who is short of temper^[a] will act foolishly,
    and the man who schemes will be hated.

²⁹ He who is slow to anger has great understanding,
    but the hasty of spirit^[a] exalts folly.

¹⁸ A man who is hot-tempered will stir up strife,
    but he who is slow to anger,^[a] he will calm contention.