Proverbs 15:1-2

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15 A gentle answer^(A) turns away wrath,^(B)
but a harsh word stirs up anger.

²The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,^(C)
but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.^(D)

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Proverbs 15:18

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¹⁸A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict,^(A)
but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.^(B)

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Proverbs 15:18 in all English translations

James 1:19-20

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Listening and Doing

¹⁹My dear brothers and sisters,^(A) take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak^(B) and slow to become angry, ²⁰because human anger^(C) does not produce the righteousness that God desires.

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Matthew 5:9

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⁹Blessed are the peacemakers,^(A)
for they will be called children of God.^(B)

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Matthew 5:21-24

New International Version

Murder^(A)

²¹“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder,^[a]^(B) and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ ²²But I tell you that anyone who is angry^(C) with a brother or sister^[b]^[c] will be subject to judgment.^(D) Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’^[d] is answerable to the court.^(E) And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.^(F)

²³“Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, ²⁴leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.

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Footnotes

Matthew 5:21 Exodus 20:13
Matthew 5:22 The Greek word for brother or sister (adelphos) refers here to a fellow disciple, whether man or woman; also in verse 23.
Matthew 5:22 Some manuscripts brother or sister without cause
Matthew 5:22 An Aramaic term of contempt