16  ^zThe vexation of a fool is known at once,

but the prudent ignores an insult.

17  A man of ^cquick temper acts foolishly,

and a man of evil devices is hated.

29  Whoever is ^sslow to anger has great understanding,

but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.

15  ^dA soft answer turns away wrath,

but ^ea harsh word stirs up anger.

18  ^eA hot-tempered man ^fstirs up strife,

but he who is ^gslow to anger quiets contention.

11  ^pGood 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  ^rA gift in secret averts anger,

and a concealed bribe,¹ 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  ^oScoffers set a city aflame,

but the wise turn away wrath.

22  ^dA man of wrath stirs up strife,

and one given to anger causes much transgression.

33  For pressing milk produces curds,

pressing the nose produces blood,

and pressing anger produces strife.