Proverbs 25:28 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition) 28 As a city broken through, without a wall,Is the man who cannot control his temper.*+ Proverbs 29:11 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition) 11 A stupid person gives vent to all his feelings,*+But the wise one calmly keeps them in check.+ Ecclesiastes 7:9 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition) 9 Do not be quick* to take offense,+ for the taking of offense lodges in the bosom of fools.*+