¹⁶ An ^(A)ignorant fool’s ^[a]anger is known at once,
But a prudent man conceals disgrace.

¹⁷ A quick-tempered man acts in folly,
And a man of evil schemes is hated.

²⁹ He who is ^(A)slow to anger has great discernment,
But he who is ^[a]quick-tempered raises up 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)quiets a dispute.