17  A man of ^cquick temper acts foolishly,

and a man of evil devices is hated.

29  Whoever is ^sslow to anger has great understanding,

but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.

18  ^eA hot-tempered man ^fstirs up strife,

but he who is ^gslow to anger quiets contention.

24  Make no friendship with a man given to anger,

nor go with a wrathful man,

25  lest you learn his ways

and entangle yourself in a snare.

8  ^wdo not hastily bring into court,¹

for² what will you do in the end,

when your neighbor puts you to shame?