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

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

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

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

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

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

¹⁹ A man of great anger will bear 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 in the bosom, strong wrath.

⁸ Scorners ^(A)set a city aflame,
But ^(B)wise men turn away anger.