The fool: - gives full vent to his anger - decides and speaks in haste - shows annoyance at once - hotheaded and reckless - quick-tempered - stirs up quarrels The wise: - keeps himself under control - overlooks an insult - fears the Lord and shuns evil - shows understanding - patient - turn away anger (peacemaker) Proverbs References: 29:11, 20:25, 29:20, 12:16, 14:16-17, 15:18 "Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city." (16:32)