^16 (A)The vexation of a fool is known at once,
    but the prudent ignores an insult.

¹⁷ A man of ^(A)quick temper acts foolishly,
    and a man of evil devices is hated.

²⁹ Whoever is ^(A)slow to anger has great understanding,
    but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.

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

^18 (A)A hot-tempered man ^(B)stirs up strife,
    but he who is ^(C)slow to anger quiets contention.

^11 (A)Good sense makes one slow to anger,
    and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

¹⁹ A man of great wrath will pay the penalty,
    for if you deliver him, you will only have to do it again.

^14 (A)A gift in secret averts anger,
    and a concealed bribe,^[a] strong wrath.

²⁴ Make no friendship with a man given to anger,
    nor go with a wrathful man,
²⁵ lest you learn his ways
    and entangle yourself in a snare.

^8 (A)Scoffers set a city aflame,
    but the wise turn away wrath.