Ecclesiastes 7:6-8

The Voice

⁶     For the laughter of fools is like
        the hiss and crackle of burning thorns beneath a pot.
    This, too, is fleeting.
⁷     Oppression can turn the wise into fools,
        and a bribe can damage the noblest heart.
⁸     Having the last word is better than having the first,
        and patience will benefit you more than pride.