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

¹⁷ A quick-tempered person acts foolishly,
And a person of evil devices is hated.

²⁹ One who is ^(A)slow to anger has great understanding;
But one who is ^[a]quick-tempered exalts foolishness.

15 A ^(A)gentle answer turns away wrath,
But a ^[a](B)harsh word stirs up anger.

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

¹¹ A person’s ^(A)discretion makes him slow to anger,
And it is his glory ^(B)to overlook an offense.

¹⁹ A person of great anger will suffer the penalty,
For if you rescue him, you will only have to do it again.

¹⁴ A ^(A)gift in secret subdues anger,
And a bribe ^[a]in an inside pocket, strong wrath.

⁸ Arrogant people ^(A)inflame a city,
But ^(B)wise people turn away anger.