The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and {it is} his glory to pass over a transgression. {discretion: or, prudence}

A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent {man} covereth shame. {presently: Heb. in that day}

Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.

Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it {is} an evil time.

A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but {that which is} in the midst of fools is made known.

That he told her all his heart, and said unto her, There hath not come a razor upon mine head; for I {have been} a Nazarite unto God from my mother's womb: if I be shaven, then my strength will go from me, and I shall become weak, and be like any {other} man.

A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent {man} covereth shame. {presently: Heb. in that day}

The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

Seest thou a man {that is} hasty in his words? {there is} more hope of a fool than of him. {words: or, matters?}

And Saul said unto his uncle, He told us plainly that the asses were found. But of the matter of the kingdom, whereof Samuel spake, he told him not.

And Esther answered, If {it seem} good unto the king, let the king and Haman come this day unto the banquet that I have prepared for him.

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but {that which is} in the midst of fools is made known.