Proverbs 15:1
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 15:1
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How to Live Wisely
15 A gentle response diverts anger,
but a harsh statement incites fury.
Proverbs 15:18
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 15:18
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18 The quickly angered man stirs up contention,
but anyone who controls his temper calms a dispute.
Proverbs 16:32
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 16:32 Lit and ruling over one’s spirit
Proverbs 16:32
International Standard Version
32 Whoever controls his temper is better than a warrior,
and anyone who has control of his spirit is better
than someone who captures a city.
Proverbs 17:1
Christian Standard Bible
17 Better a dry crust with peace
than a house full of feasting with strife.(A)
Proverbs 17:1
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- Proverbs 17:1 Lit. quiet
- Proverbs 17:1 Lit. house full of meat
Proverbs 17:14
Christian Standard Bible
14 To start a conflict is to release a flood;
stop the dispute before it breaks out.(A)
Proverbs 17:14
International Standard Version
14 Starting a quarrel is like spilling water—
so drop the dispute before it escalates.
Proverbs 17:19
Christian Standard Bible
19 One who loves to offend loves strife;(A)
one who builds a high threshold invites injury.
Proverbs 17:19
International Standard Version
19 The person who loves transgression loves strife;
the person who builds a high gate invites destruction.
Proverbs 17:27
Christian Standard Bible
27 The one who has knowledge restrains his words,(A)
and one who keeps a cool head[a]
is a person of understanding.
Footnotes
- 17:27 Lit spirit
Proverbs 17:27
International Standard Version
27 Whoever controls what he says is knowledgeable;
anyone who has a calm spirit is a man of understanding.
Proverbs 18:18-19
Christian Standard Bible
18 Casting the lot(A) ends quarrels
and separates powerful opponents.
19 An offended brother is harder to reach[a]
than a fortified city,
and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress.
Footnotes
- 18:19 LXX, Syr, Tg, Vg read is stronger
Proverbs 18:18-19
International Standard Version
18 Casting dice settles a dispute,
deciding between strong contenders.
19 An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city,
and his disputes are like the bars of a fortress.
Proverbs 19:11-12
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Proverbs 19:11-12
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11 A person’s discretion makes him slow to anger,
and it is to his credit that he ignores an offence.
12 The king’s anger is like the roaring of a lion,
but his goodwill is like dew on the grass.
Proverbs 19:19
Christian Standard Bible
19 A person with intense anger bears the penalty;
if you rescue him, you’ll have to do it again.(A)
Proverbs 19:19
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19 The person who has great anger must pay the consequences,
because if you rescue him, you will have to do it again.
Proverbs 20:3
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Proverbs 20:3
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3 Avoiding strife brings a man honor,
but every fool is quarrelsome.
Proverbs 20:22
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 20:22
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22 Don’t say “I’ll avenge that wrong!”
Wait on the Lord and he will deliver you.
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