¹⁶ A fool is quick-tempered,
    but a wise person stays calm when insulted.

¹⁶ The wise are cautious^[a] and avoid danger;
    fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.

¹⁷ Short-tempered people do foolish things,
    and schemers are hated.

²⁹ People with understanding control their anger;
    a hot temper shows great foolishness.

¹⁸ A hot-tempered person starts fights;
    a cool-tempered person stops them.

³² Better to be patient than powerful;
    better to have self-control than to conquer a city.