32 Better a patient person than a warrior,
    one with self-control than one who takes a city.

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32 One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
    and one whose temper is controlled than one who captures a city.(A)

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28 Like a city whose walls are broken through
    is a person who lacks self-control.

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28 Like a city breached, without walls,
    is one who lacks self-control.(A)

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11 Fools give full vent to their rage,(A)
    but the wise bring calm in the end.(B)

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11 A fool gives full vent to anger,
    but the wise quietly holds it back.(A)

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