Proverbs 12:16
Modern English Version
16 A fool’s wrath is presently known,
but a prudent man covers shame.
Proverbs 14:17
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17 He who is quick-tempered deals foolishly,
and a man of wicked devices is hated.
Proverbs 14:29
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29 He who is slow to wrath is of great understanding,
but he who is hasty of spirit exalts folly.
Proverbs 15:1
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15 A soft answer turns away wrath,
but grievous words stir up anger.
Proverbs 15:18
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18 A wrathful man stirs up strife,
but he who is slow to anger appeases strife.
Proverbs 19:11
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11 The discretion of a man defers his anger,
and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
Proverbs 19:19
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19 A man of great wrath will suffer punishment;
for if you deliver him, yet you must do it again.
Proverbs 21:14
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14 A gift in secret pacifies anger,
and a concealed bribe strong wrath.
Proverbs 22:24-25
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Saying Three
24 Make no friendship with an angry man,
and with a furious man you will not go,
25 lest you learn his ways
and get a snare to your soul.
Proverbs 29:8
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8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare,
but wise men turn away wrath.
Proverbs 29:22
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22 An angry man stirs up strife,
and a furious man abounds in transgression.
Proverbs 30:33
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33 Surely the churning of milk brings forth butter,
and the wringing of the nose brings forth blood,
so the forcing of wrath brings forth strife.
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