Proverbs 14:16-18

New International Reader's Version

¹⁶ A wise person has respect for the Lord and avoids evil.
    But a foolish person has a bad temper and yet feels secure.

¹⁷ Anyone who gets angry quickly does foolish things.
    And a person who is tricky is hated.

¹⁸ Childish people act in keeping with their foolish ways.
    But knowledge makes wise people feel like kings.