²⁹ He that is slow to anger is of great understanding;
But he that is hasty of spirit ^[a]exalteth folly.

³² He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty;
And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.

¹¹ The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger;
And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

23 When thou sittest to eat with a ruler,
Consider diligently ^[a]him that is before thee;
^2 [b]And put a knife to thy throat,
If thou be a man given to appetite.
³ Be not desirous of his dainties;
Seeing they are deceitful food.

^28 [a]He whose spirit is without restraint
Is like a city that is broken down and without walls.

29 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck
Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.