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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 12, Verse 16

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The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.
King James Version
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
American Standard Version
A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
New English Translation
A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent conceals dishonor.
World English Bible
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
17
[He that] speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise [is] health.
19
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue [is] but for a moment.
20
Deceit [is] in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace [is] joy.
21
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22
Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.
23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
25
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
26
The righteous [is] more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.