Proverbs 12:16

Proverbs Of Solomon

¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
¹⁶ A fool’s anger is known at once,
But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
¹⁷ He who speaks truth tells what is right,
But a false witness, deceit.

Foolish Man

Prudent Man

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Proverbs 29:11

A fool always loses his temper,
But a wise man holds it back.

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up strife,
But love covers all transgressions.

Proverbs 17:9

He who conceals a transgression seeks love,
But he who repeats a matter separates intimate friends.

James 1:19

This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger;

1 Samuel 20:30-34

Then Saul’s anger burned against Jonathan and he said to him, “You son of a perverse, rebellious woman! Do I not know that you are choosing the son of Jesse to your own shame and to the shame of your mother’s nakedness?

1 Kings 19:1-2

Now Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword.

Proverbs 14:33

Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding,
But in the hearts of fools it is made known.

Proverbs 16:22

Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it,
But the discipline of fools is folly.

Proverbs 25:28

Like a city that is broken into and without walls
Is a man who has no control over his spirit.