Esther 3:5
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5 When Haman saw that Mordecai did not bow down or do obeisance to him, Haman was infuriated.(A)
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Daniel 3:19
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The Fiery Furnace
19 Then Nebuchadnezzar was so filled with rage against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego that his face was distorted. He ordered the furnace heated up seven times more than was customary
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Esther 5:9
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Haman Plans to Have Mordecai Hung
9 Haman went out that day happy and in good spirits, but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king’s gate and observed that he neither rose nor trembled before him, he was infuriated with Mordecai;(A)
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Proverbs 21:24
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24 The proud, haughty person, named Scoffer,
acts with arrogant pride.(A)
Esther 3:2
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2 And all the king’s servants who were at the king’s gate bowed down and did obeisance to Haman, for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai did not bow down or do obeisance.(A)
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Proverbs 27:3-4
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3 A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty,
but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.(A)
4 Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming,
but who is able to stand before jealousy?
Proverbs 19:19
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19 A violent-tempered person will pay the penalty;
if you effect a rescue, you will only have to do it again.[a]
Footnotes
- 19.19 Meaning of Heb uncertain
Proverbs 12:16
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16 Fools show their anger at once,
but the prudent ignore an insult.(A)
Job 5:2
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2 Surely vexation kills the fool,
and jealousy slays the simple.(A)
Esther 1:12
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12 But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s command conveyed by the eunuchs. At this the king was enraged, and his anger burned within him.
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Genesis 4:5-6
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5 but for Cain and his offering he had no regard. So Cain was very angry, and his countenance fell.(A) 6 The Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry, and why has your countenance fallen?
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