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Proverbs 12:16
A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.
Proverbs 12:16 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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Proverbs 12:16 in other translations
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
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In context
13 For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil man: but the just shall escape out of distress.
14 By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.
16 A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.
17 He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.
18 There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.
19 The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.
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