Proverbs 14:16-18

Good News Translation

¹⁶ Sensible people are careful to stay out of trouble, but stupid people are careless and act too quickly.

¹⁷ People with a hot temper do foolish things; wiser people remain calm.^[a]

¹⁸ Ignorant people get what their foolishness deserves, but the clever are rewarded with knowledge.