Proverbs 15:18
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18 (A)A wrathful man stirs up strife,
But he who is slow to anger allays contention.
Proverbs 26:21
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21 (A)As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire,
So is a contentious man to kindle strife.
Proverbs 15:1
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A Soft Answer Turns Away Wrath
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Matthew 5:9
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9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God.
Proverbs 29:22
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22 (A)An angry man stirs up strife,
And a furious man abounds in transgression.
Proverbs 14:29
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- Proverbs 14:29 Lit. short of spirit
Ecclesiastes 10:4
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4 If the spirit of the ruler rises against you,
(A)Do not leave your post;
For (B)conciliation[a] pacifies great offenses.
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- Ecclesiastes 10:4 Lit. healing, health
Proverbs 16:28
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28 A perverse man sows strife,
And (A)a whisperer separates the best of friends.
Proverbs 10:12
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12 Hatred stirs up strife,
But (A)love covers all sins.
James 1:19-20
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Qualities Needed in Trials
19 [a]So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, (A)slow to speak, (B)slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.
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- James 1:19 NU Know this or This you know
Proverbs 28:25
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25 (A)He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife,
(B)But he who trusts in the Lord will be prospered.
James 3:14-16
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14 But if you have (A)bitter envy and [a]self-seeking in your hearts, (B)do not boast and lie against the truth. 15 (C)This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. 16 For (D)where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there.
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- James 3:14 selfish ambition
Genesis 13:8-9
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8 So Abram said to Lot, (A)“Please let there be no strife between you and me, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen; for we are brethren. 9 (B)Is not the whole land before you? Please (C)separate from me. (D)If you take the left, then I will go to the right; or, if you go to the right, then I will go to the left.”
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