Literally, “in the day,” meaning “instantly.” In 1611 “presently” had this meaning. The foolish man has failed to train himself in self-control. If he is vexed by insult or fancied slight, he gives immediate expression to his hurt feelings. The wise man realizes that such action will probably aggravate the trouble, so he waits until tempers have cooled before he seeks to right the wrong; or he may ignore it completely (see Prov. 20:22; 24:29; Matt. 5:39; Luke 6:35).