¹⁶ A fool’s displeasure is known at once,
but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.^(A)

¹⁶ A wise man is cautious and turns from evil,^(A)
but a fool is easily angered and is careless.^[a]

¹⁷ A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,
and a man who schemes is hated.^(B)

²⁹ A patient person shows great understanding,^(A)
but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.

¹⁸ A hot-tempered man stirs up conflict,^(A)
but a man slow to anger^(B) calms strife.

³² Patience is better than power,
and controlling one’s temper,^[a] than capturing a city.^(A)