²⁷ The donkey saw the angel of Yahweh, and she lay down under Balaam: and Balaam's anger was kindled, and he struck the donkey with his staff.

¹⁶ A wise man fears, and shuns evil, But the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

³ A stone is heavy, And sand is a burden; But a fool's provocation is heavier than both.

⁴ Wrath is cruel, And anger is overwhelming; But who is able to stand before jealousy?

¹⁹ So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;