16 Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.
16 A fool's wrath is presently
16 The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.
16 Fools have short fuses and explode all too quickly; the prudent quietly shrug off insults.
16 A fool's wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame.
16 A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
32 Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.
32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
32 Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
32 Moderation is better than muscle, self-control better than political power.
32 He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
32 Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city.
(Read Proverbs 16:32)
To overcome our own passions, requires more steady management, than obtaining victory over an enemy.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 12:16
Commentary on Proverbs 12:16
(Read Proverbs 12:16)
A foolish man is soon angry, and is hasty in expressing it; he is ever in trouble and running into mischief. It is kindness to ourselves to make light of injuries and affronts, instead of making the worst of them.