Ecclesiastes 7:7-9

Modern English Version

⁷ For oppression brings confusion to the wise man,
    and a bribe destroys a man’s heart.

⁸ The end of a matter is better than the beginning of it,
    and the patient in spirit than the haughty in spirit.
⁹ Do not be quick in your spirit to be angry,
    for irritation settles in the bosom of fools.