Proverbs 12:16
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
16 Fools immediately show their anger,
but the shrewd conceal contempt.
Proverbs 12:16
New International Version
Proverbs 25:28
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
28 A city breached and left defenseless
are those who do not control their temper.
Proverbs 25:28
New International Version
28 Like a city whose walls are broken through
is a person who lacks self-control.
Ben Sira 21:26
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
26 The mind of fools is in their mouths,
but the mouth of the wise is in their mind.[a]
Footnotes
- 21:26 A clever play on words.
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