World English Bible
Proverbs 12:16
“A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 12
14
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man's hands shall be rewarded to him.
15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
16
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
17
He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
18
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.