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He who is slow to anger has great understanding [and profits from his self-control],
But he who is quick-tempered exposes and exalts his foolishness [for all to see].^(A)

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He who is slow to anger is better and more honorable than the mighty [soldier],
And he who rules and controls his own spirit, than he who captures a city.

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Good sense and discretion make a man slow to anger,
And it is his honor and glory to overlook a transgression or an offense [without seeking revenge and harboring resentment].

23 When you sit down to dine with a ruler,
Consider carefully what is [set] before you;
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For you will put a knife to your throat
If you are a man of great appetite.
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Do not desire his delicacies,
For it is deceptive food [offered to you with questionable motives].

29 He who hardens his neck and refuses instruction after being often reproved (corrected, criticized),
Will suddenly be broken beyond repair.