Proverbs 15:1
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15 A gentle answer turns anger away.
But mean words stir up anger.
Proverbs 15:18
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18 A person with a bad temper stirs up conflict.
But a person who is patient calms things down.
Proverbs 16:32
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32 It is better to be patient than to fight.
It is better to control your temper than to take a city.
Proverbs 17:1
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17 It is better to eat a dry crust of bread in peace and quiet
than to eat a big dinner in a house full of fighting.
Proverbs 17:14
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14 Starting to argue is like making a crack in a dam.
So drop the matter before a fight breaks out.
Proverbs 17:19
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19 The one who loves to argue loves to sin.
The one who builds a high gate is just asking to be destroyed.
Proverbs 17:27
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27 Anyone who has knowledge controls their words.
Anyone who has understanding is not easily upset.
Proverbs 18:18-19
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18 Casting lots will put a stop to arguing.
It will keep the strongest enemies apart.
19 A broken friendship is harder to handle than a city with high walls around it.
And arguing is like the locked gates of a mighty city.
Proverbs 19:11-12
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11 A person’s wisdom makes them patient.
They will be honored if they forgive someone who sins against them.
12 A king’s anger is like a lion’s roar.
But his favor is like dew on the grass.
Proverbs 19:19
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19 A person with a bad temper must pay for it.
If you save them, you will have to do it again.
Proverbs 20:3
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3 Avoiding a fight brings honor to a person.
But every foolish person is quick to argue.
Proverbs 20:22
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22 Don’t say, “I’ll get even with you for the wrong you did to me!”
Wait for the Lord, and he will make things right for you.
Proverbs 24:29
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29 Don’t say, “I’ll do to them what they have done to me.
I’ll get even with them for what they did.”
Proverbs 25:21-22
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21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat.
If he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
22 By doing these things, you will pile up burning coals on his head.
And the Lord will reward you.
Proverbs 25:28
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28 A person without self-control
is like a city whose walls are broken through.
Proverbs 27:4
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4 Anger is mean, and great anger overpowers you.
But who can face jealousy?
Proverbs 29:8-9
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8 Those who make fun of others stir up a city.
But wise people turn anger away.
9 Suppose a wise person goes to court with a foolish person.
Then the foolish person gets mad and pokes fun, and there is no peace.
Proverbs 29:11
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11 Foolish people let their anger run wild.
But wise people keep themselves under control.
Proverbs 29:22
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22 An angry person stirs up fights.
And a person with a bad temper commits many sins.
Proverbs 30:32-33
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32 “Do you do foolish things?
Do you think you are better than others?
Do you plan evil?
If you do, put your hand over your mouth and stop talking!
33 If you churn cream, you will produce butter.
If you twist a nose, you will produce blood.
And if you stir up anger, you will produce a fight.”
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