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

¹⁷ A quick-tempered person acts foolishly,
and one who schemes is hated.^(A)

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

15 A gentle answer turns away anger,^(A)
but a harsh word stirs up wrath.^(B)

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

¹¹ A person’s insight gives him patience,^(A)
and his virtue is to overlook an offense.^(B)

¹⁹ A person with intense anger bears the penalty;
if you rescue him, you’ll have to do it again.^(A)

¹⁴ A secret gift soothes anger,
and a covert bribe, fierce rage.^(A)

²⁴ Don’t make friends with an angry person,^[a]
and don’t be a companion of a hot-tempered one,^(A)
25 or you will learn his ways^(B)
and entangle yourself in a snare.

⁸ Mockers inflame a city,^(A)
but the wise turn away anger.