²⁹ A wise man controls his temper. He knows that anger causes mistakes.

³² It is better to be slow-tempered than famous; it is better to have self-control than to control an army.

¹¹ A wise man restrains his anger and overlooks insults. This is to his credit.

23 ^1-3 When dining with a rich man,^[a] be on your guard and don’t stuff yourself, though it all tastes so good; for he is trying to bribe you, and no good is going to come of his invitation.

²⁸ A man without self-control is as defenseless as a city with broken-down walls.

29 The man who is often reproved but refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be broken and never have another chance.