²⁸ He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

¹¹ A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

²⁵ It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.

⁵ The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

⁸ Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.

²⁰ Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

¹⁶ A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

¹⁶ A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

¹⁷ He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

²⁹ He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

¹⁸ A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.