Proverbs 6:16-19
Revised Standard Version
16 There are six things which the Lord hates,
seven which are an abomination to him:
17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue,
and hands that shed innocent blood,
18 a heart that devises wicked plans,
feet that make haste to run to evil,
19 a false witness who breathes out lies,
and a man who sows discord among brothers.
Proverbs 17:9
Revised Standard Version
9 He who forgives an offense seeks love,
but he who repeats a matter alienates a friend.
Proverbs 17:14
Revised Standard Version
14 The beginning of strife is like letting out water;
so quit before the quarrel breaks out.
Proverbs 17:19
Revised Standard Version
19 He who loves transgression loves strife;
he who makes his door high seeks destruction.
Proverbs 18:1
Revised Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:1 Heb separated
- Proverbs 18:1 Gk Vg: Heb desire
Proverbs 18:19
Revised Standard Version
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 29:11
Revised Standard Version
11 A fool gives full vent to his anger,
but a wise man quietly holds it back.
Proverbs 29:22
Revised Standard Version
22 A man of wrath stirs up strife,
and a man given to anger causes much transgression.
Proverbs 30:32-33
Revised Standard Version
32 If you have been foolish, exalting yourself,
or if you have been devising evil,
put your hand on your mouth.
33 For pressing milk produces curds,
pressing the nose produces blood,
and pressing anger produces strife.
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