Proverbs 14:17
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A quick-tempered man acts foolishly and without self-control,
And a man of wicked schemes is hated.
Proverbs 14:29
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He who is slow to anger has great understanding [and profits from his self-control],
But he who is quick-tempered exposes and exalts his foolishness [for all to see].(A)
Proverbs 15:18
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A hot-tempered man stirs up strife,
But he who is slow to anger and patient calms disputes.
Proverbs 22:24-25
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Do not even associate with a man given to angry outbursts;
Or go [along] with a hot-tempered man,
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Or you will learn his [undisciplined] ways
And get yourself trapped [in a situation from which it is hard to escape].
Proverbs 25:8
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Do not rush out to argue your case [before magistrates or judges];
Otherwise what will you do in the end [when your case is lost and]
When your neighbor (opponent) humiliates you?(A)
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