Proverbs 30:33

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

For as the churning of milk produces butter and as punching the nose produces blood, so stirring up anger produces strife.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 29:22 : 22 An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression.
  • Prov 15:18 : 18 A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.
  • Prov 16:28 : 28 A perverse person spreads dissension, and a gossip separates the closest friends.
  • Prov 17:14 : 14 Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; abandon strife before it breaks out!
  • Prov 26:21 : 21 Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife.
  • Prov 28:25 : 25 The greedy person stirs up dissension, but the one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

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