^16 (A)The vexation of a fool is known at once,
    but the prudent ignores an insult.

^16 (A)One who is wise is cautious^[a] and ^(B)turns away from evil,
    but a fool is reckless and careless.
¹⁷ A man of ^(C)quick temper acts foolishly,
    and a man of evil devices is hated.

²⁹ Whoever is ^(A)slow to anger has great understanding,
    but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.

^18 (A)A hot-tempered man ^(B)stirs up strife,
    but he who is ^(C)slow to anger quiets contention.

^32 (A)Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
    and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.