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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15 A soft answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
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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18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife,
but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.
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 He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
Proverbs 17:1
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17 Better is a dry morsel with quiet
than a house full of feasting with strife.(A)
Proverbs 17:1
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17 Better is a dry morsel with quiet
than a house full of feasting with strife.
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 The beginning of strife is like letting out water;
so quit before the quarrel breaks out.
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 He who loves transgression loves strife;
he who makes his door high seeks destruction.
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 He who restrains his words has knowledge,
and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
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 The lot puts an end to disputes
and decides between powerful contenders.
19 A brother helped is like a strong city,[a]
but quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:19 Gk Syr Vg Tg: The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain
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)
Proverbs 19:11-12
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11 Good sense makes a man slow to anger,
and it is his glory to overlook an offense.
12 A king’s wrath is like the growling of a lion,
but his favor is like dew upon the grass.
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
Proverbs 19:19
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19 A man of great wrath will pay the penalty;
for if you deliver him, you will only have to do it again.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:19 Heb obscure
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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3 It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife;
but every fool will be quarreling.
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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22 Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
wait for the Lord, and he will help you.
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