¹⁶ Fools^(A) show their annoyance at once,^(B)
    but the prudent overlook an insult.^(C)

¹¹ Fools give full vent to their rage,^(A)
    but the wise bring calm in the end.^(B)

¹² Hatred stirs up conflict,
    but love covers over all wrongs.^(A)

⁹ Whoever would foster love covers over an offense,^(A)
    but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.^(B)

²⁸ Like a city whose walls are broken through
    is a person who lacks self-control.

²² Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent,^(A)
    but folly brings punishment to fools.

³³ Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning^(A)
    and even among fools she lets herself be known.^[a]