Proverbs 14:16-18

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹⁶ A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil,
    but a fool throws off restraint and is careless.
¹⁷ A man of quick temper acts foolishly,
    but a man of discretion is patient.^[a]
18 The simple acquire folly,
    but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.