Proverbs 15:1
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15 A soft answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.(A)
Proverbs 15:1
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Proverbs 15:18
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18 Those who are hot-tempered stir up strife,
but those who are slow to anger calm contention.(A)
Proverbs 15:18
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Proverbs 16:32
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32 One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
and one whose temper is controlled than one who captures a city.(A)
Proverbs 16:32
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Footnotes
- 16:32 Lit and ruling over one’s spirit
Proverbs 17:1
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17 Better is a dry morsel with quiet
than a house full of feasting with strife.(A)
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17 Better a dry crust with peace
than a house full of feasting with strife.(A)
Proverbs 17:14
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14 The beginning of strife is like letting out water,
so stop before the quarrel breaks out.(A)
Proverbs 17:14
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14 To start a conflict is to release a flood;
stop the dispute before it breaks out.(A)
Proverbs 17:19
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19 One who loves transgression loves strife;
one who builds a high threshold invites broken bones.(A)
Proverbs 17:19
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19 One who loves to offend loves strife;(A)
one who builds a high threshold invites injury.
Proverbs 17:27
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27 One who spares words is knowledgeable;
one who is cool in spirit has understanding.(A)
Proverbs 17:27
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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 18:18-19
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18 Casting the lot puts an end to disputes
and decides between powerful contenders.(A)
19 An ally offended is stronger than a city;[a]
such quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
Footnotes
- 18.19 Gk Syr Vg Tg: Meaning of Heb uncertain
Proverbs 18:18-19
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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 19:11-12
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11 Those with good sense are slow to anger,
and it is their glory to overlook an offense.(A)
12 A king’s anger is like the growling of a lion,
but his favor is like dew on the grass.(B)
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Proverbs 19:19
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19 A violent-tempered person will pay the penalty;
if you effect a rescue, you will only have to do it again.[a]
Footnotes
- 19.19 Meaning of Heb uncertain
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19 A person with intense anger bears the penalty;
if you rescue him, you’ll have to do it again.(A)
Proverbs 20:3
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3 It is honorable to refrain from strife,
but every fool is quick to quarrel.(A)
Proverbs 20:3
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Proverbs 20:22
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22 Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
wait for the Lord, and he will help you.(A)
Proverbs 20:22
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