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)

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     do not hastily bring into court,
for^[a] what will you do in the end,
    when your neighbor puts you to shame?^(A)