¹⁶ A fool shows his annoyance the same day,
    but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

¹⁷ He who is quick to become angry will commit folly,
    and a crafty man is hated.

²⁹ He who is slow to anger has great understanding,
    but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

¹⁸ A wrathful man stirs up contention,
    but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

¹¹ The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger.
    It is his glory to overlook an offense.

¹⁹ A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty,
    for if you rescue him, you must do it again.

¹⁴ A gift in secret pacifies anger,
    and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.

⁸ Mockers stir up a city,
    but wise men turn away anger.