Proverbs 12:16
16 aThe vexation of a fool is known at once,but the prudent ignores an insult.
Proverbs 13:10
10 bBy insolence comes nothing but strife,but with those who take advice is wisdom.
Proverbs 14:16
16 cOne who is wise is cautious ▼▼Or fears [the Lord]
and eturns away from evil,but a fool is reckless and careless.
Proverbs 16:27-28
27 fA worthless man plots evil,and his speech ▼
▼Hebrew what is on his lips
is like ha scorching fire.28 iA dishonest man spreads strife,
and ja whisperer kseparates close friends.
Proverbs 17:14
14The beginning of strife is like letting out water,so lquit before the quarrel breaks out.
Proverbs 20:3
3It is an honor for a man to mkeep aloof from strife,but every fool will be quarreling.
Proverbs 27:3
3A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty,but na fool’s provocation is heavier than both.
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