Pro 12:16, 13:10, 14:16, 16:27-28, 17:14, 20:3, 27:3 | ESV | STEP | The vexation of a fool is known at once , but the prudent ignores an insult .

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

14 The beginning of strife is like letting out water,
so ^lquit before the quarrel breaks out.

Proverbs 20:3

3 It is an honor for a man to ^mkeep aloof from strife,
but every fool will be quarreling.

Proverbs 27:3

3 A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty,
but ⁿa fool’s provocation is heavier than both.