²⁸ Like a city whose walls are broken through
    is a person who lacks self-control.

¹¹ Fools give full vent to their rage,^(A)
    but the wise bring calm in the end.^(B)

²⁵ It is a trap to dedicate something rashly
    and only later to consider one’s vows.^(A)

⁸     do not bring^[a] hastily to court,
for what will you do in the end
    if your neighbor puts you to shame?^(A)

²⁰ Do you see someone who speaks in haste?
    There is more hope for a fool than for them.^(A)

¹⁶ Fools^(A) show their annoyance at once,^(B)
    but the prudent overlook an insult.^(C)

¹⁶ The wise fear the Lord and shun evil,^(A)
    but a fool^(B) is hotheaded and yet feels secure.

¹⁷ A quick-tempered person^(C) does foolish things,^(D)
    and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.^(E)

²⁹ Whoever is patient has great understanding,^(A)
    but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.^(B)

¹⁸ A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict,^(A)
    but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.^(B)