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

¹⁷ One who is quick-tempered acts foolishly,
    and the schemer is hated.^(A)

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)

¹¹ Those with good sense are slow to anger,
    and it is their glory to overlook an offense.^(A)

¹⁹ A violent-tempered person will pay the penalty;
    if you effect a rescue, you will only have to do it again.^[a]

¹⁴ A gift in secret averts anger,
    and a concealed bribe, strong wrath.^(A)

²⁴ Make no friends with those given to anger,
    and do not associate with hotheads,
²⁵ lest you learn their ways
    and entangle yourself in a snare.

⁸ Scoffers set a city aflame,
    but the wise turn away wrath.^(A)