Ecclesiastes 7:7-9

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

⁷ Surely oppression makes the wise man foolish,
    and a bribe corrupts the mind.
⁸ Better is the end of a thing than its beginning;
    and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
⁹ Be not quick to anger,
    for anger lodges in the bosom of fools.