Pro 12:16
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent {man} covereth shame. {presently: Heb. in that day}
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A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise {man} keepeth it in till afterwards.
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth {very} friends. {seeketh: or, procureth}
He that {hath} no rule over his own spirit {is like} a city {that is} broken down, {and} without walls.
Understanding {is} a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools {is} folly.
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but {that which is} in the midst of fools is made known.
And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword.
Then Saul's anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him, Thou son of the perverse rebellious {woman}, do not I know that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thine own confusion, and unto the confusion of thy mother's nakedness? {Thou...: or, Thou perverse rebel: Heb. Son of perverse rebellion}
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and {it is} his glory to pass over a transgression. {discretion: or, prudence}
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise {man} keepeth it in till afterwards.
And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. {shall: or, will}
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but {that which is} in the midst of fools is made known.
And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in mine hand, for now would I kill thee.
For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one. {envy: or, indignation}
{He that is} soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence, then was Haman full of wrath.