Proverbs 12:15-17

The Message

¹⁵ Fools are headstrong and do what they like;
    wise people take advice.

¹⁶ Fools have short fuses and explode all too quickly;
    the prudent quietly shrug off insults.

¹⁷ Truthful witness by a good person clears the air,
    but liars lay down a smoke screen of deceit.