¹⁶ Fools show their anger at once,
    but the prudent ignore an insult.^(A)

¹⁶ The wise are cautious and turn away from evil,
    but the fool throws off restraint and is careless.^(A)
17 One who is quick-tempered acts foolishly,
    and the schemer is hated.^(B)

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

¹⁸ Those who are hot-tempered stir up strife,
    but those who are slow to anger calm contention.^(A)

³² One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
    and one whose temper is controlled than one who captures a city.^(A)