16 A (A)fool’s anger is known at once,
But a prudent man conceals dishonor.

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16 An (A)ignorant fool’s [a]anger is known at once,
But a prudent man conceals disgrace.

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  1. Proverbs 12:16 Or vexation

16 A (A)fool’s anger is known at once,
But a prudent person conceals dishonor.

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17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,
And a man of evil devices is hated.

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17 A quick-tempered man acts in folly,
And a man of evil schemes is hated.

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17 A quick-tempered person acts foolishly,
And a person of evil devices is hated.

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29 He who is (A)slow to anger has great understanding,
But he who is [a]quick-tempered exalts folly.

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  1. Proverbs 14:29 Lit short of spirit

29 He who is (A)slow to anger has great discernment,
But he who is [a]quick-tempered raises up folly.

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  1. Proverbs 14:29 Lit short of spirit

29 One who is (A)slow to anger has great understanding;
But one who is [a]quick-tempered exalts foolishness.

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  1. Proverbs 14:29 Lit short of spirit

Contrast the Upright and the Wicked

15 A (A)gentle answer turns away wrath,
But a [a](B)harsh word stirs up anger.

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  1. Proverbs 15:1 Lit painful

15 A (A)gentle answer turns away wrath,
But a [a](B)harsh word stirs up anger.

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  1. Proverbs 15:1 Lit painful

Contrast of the Upright and the Wicked

15 A (A)gentle answer turns away wrath,
But a [a](B)harsh word stirs up anger.

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  1. Proverbs 15:1 Lit painful

18 A (A)hot-tempered man stirs up strife,
But the (B)slow to anger (C)calms a dispute.

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18 A (A)hot-tempered man stirs up strife,
But the (B)slow to anger (C)quiets a dispute.

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18 A (A)hot-tempered person stirs up strife,
But the (B)slow to anger (C)calms a dispute.

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11 A man’s (A)discretion makes him slow to anger,
And it is his glory (B)to overlook a transgression.

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11 A man’s (A)insight makes him slow to anger,
And it is his honor (B)to overlook a transgression.

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11 A person’s (A)discretion makes him slow to anger,
And it is his glory (B)to overlook an offense.

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19 A man of great anger will bear the penalty,
For if you rescue him, you will only have to do it again.

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19 A man of great wrath will bear the penalty,
For if you deliver him, you will only have to do it again.

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19 A person of great anger will suffer the penalty,
For if you rescue him, you will only have to do it again.

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14 A (A)gift in secret subdues anger,
And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.

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14 A (A)gift in secret subdues anger,
And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.

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14 A (A)gift in secret subdues anger,
And a bribe [a]in an inside pocket, strong wrath.

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  1. Proverbs 21:14 Lit a fold in a robe; i.e., secretly

24 Do not associate with a man given to anger;
Or go with a (A)hot-tempered man,
25 Or you will (B)learn his ways
And [a]find a snare for yourself.

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  1. Proverbs 22:25 Lit take

24 Do not befriend a man of anger;
And do not come along with a man of (A)great wrath,
25 Lest you (B)learn his ways
And take on a snare against your soul.

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24 Do not make friends with a person given to anger,
Or go with a (A)hot-tempered person,
25 Or you will (B)learn his ways
And [a]find a snare for yourself.

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  1. Proverbs 22:25 Lit take