Proverbs 14:29
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29 Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding,
but one who has a hasty temper exalts folly.(A)
Proverbs 14:29
International Standard Version
29 Being slow to get angry compares to great understanding
as being quick-tempered compares to stupidity.
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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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 19:11
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11 Those with good sense are slow to anger,
and it is their glory to overlook an offense.(A)
Proverbs 19:11
International Standard Version
11 A person’s discretion makes him slow to anger,
and it is to his credit that he ignores an offence.
Proverbs 23:1-3
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Proverbs 23:1-3
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Things to Avoid in Life
23 Whenever you sit down to dine with a ruler,
carefully think about what is before you.
2 Put a knife to your own throat,
if you have a big appetite.[a]
3 Don’t crave his delicacies,
because the meal is deceptive.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 23:2 Lit. a master of an appetite
Proverbs 25:28
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28 Like a city breached, without walls,
is one who lacks self-control.(A)
Proverbs 25:28
International Standard Version
28 Like a city with breached walls
is a man without self-control.
Proverbs 29:1
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29 One who is often reproved, yet remains stubborn,
will suddenly be broken beyond healing.(A)
Proverbs 29:1
International Standard Version
Advice on Life and Justice
29 After many rebukes, the stiff-necked man
will be broken incurably, without any warning.
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