Proverbs 12:16
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent covereth shame.
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Context
14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
15 The way of a fool right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel wise.
16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent covereth shame.
17 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 health.