16 Fools show their annoyance at once,

but the prudent overlook an insult.

17 An honest witness tells the truth,

but a false witness tells lies.

18 The words of the reckless pierce like swords,

but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

16 A fool’s wrath is presently known: But a prudent man covereth shame. 17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: But a false witness deceit. 18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: But the tongue of the wise is health.

16 A fool is quick-tempered,

but a wise person stays calm when insulted.

17 An honest witness tells the truth;

a false witness tells lies.

18 Some people make cutting remarks,

but the words of the wise bring healing.

16 A fool’s wrath is known at once,

But a prudent man covers shame.

17 He who speaks truth declares righteousness,

But a false witness, deceit.

18 There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,

But the tongue of the wise promotes health.

16 Fools quickly show that they are upset,

but the wise ignore insults.

17 An honest witness tells the truth,

but a dishonest witness tells lies.

18 Careless words stab like a sword,

but wise words bring healing.

16 A fool’s vexation is presently known;

But a prudent man concealeth shame.

17 He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness;

But a false witness, deceit.

18 There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword;

But the tongue of the wise is health.

16 The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent man covereth shame.

17 He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.

18 There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.

16 When a stubborn fool is irritated, he shows it immediately, 

but a sensible person hides the insult. 

17 A truthful witness speaks honestly, 

but a lying witness speaks deceitfully. 

18 Careless words stab like a sword, 

but the words of wise people bring healing. 

16 A fool’s displeasure is known at once,

but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.

17 Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,

but a false witness, deceit.

18 There is one who speaks rashly,

like a piercing sword;

but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

16 Fools show their anger at once,

but the prudent ignore an insult.

17 Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence,

but a false witness speaks deceitfully.

18 Rash words are like sword thrusts,

but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

16 As for a fool, on that very day he makes his anger known,

but he who ignores an insult is prudent.

17 He who will speak truth will reveal righteousness,

but the witness of falsehood, deceit.

18 There is one who speaks rashly, like the thrust of a sword,

but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

16 Foolish people are easily upset.

But wise people pay no attention to hurtful words.

17 An honest witness tells the truth.

But a dishonest witness tells lies.

18 Thoughtless words cut like a sword.

But the tongue of wise people brings healing.

16 A fool’s anger is known at once,

But a prudent man conceals dishonor.

17 He who speaks truth tells what is right,

But a false witness, deceit.

18 There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,

But the tongue of the wise brings healing.