Proverbs 29:22
An angry man stirs up strife, And a wrathful man abounds in sin.
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Referenced Verses
- Prov 15:18 : 18 A wrathful man stirs up contention, But one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
- Prov 17:19 : 19 He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
- Prov 26:21 : 21 As coals are to hot embers, And wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindling strife.
- Jas 3:16 : 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition are, there is confusion and every evil deed.
- Prov 22:24 : 24 Don't befriend a hot-tempered man, And don't associate with one who harbors anger:
- Prov 10:12 : 12 Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all wrongs.
- Prov 14:17 : 17 He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, And a crafty man is hated.
- Prov 30:33 : 33 For as the churning of milk brings forth butter, And the wringing of the nose brings forth blood; So the forcing of wrath brings forth strife."
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18 A wrathful man stirs up contention, But one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
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24 Don't befriend a hot-tempered man, And don't associate with one who harbors anger:
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29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who has a quick temper displays folly.
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23 A man's pride brings him low, But one of lowly spirit gains honor.
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19 A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, For if you rescue him, you must do it again.
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19 He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
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27 A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.
28 A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.
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1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
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9 Don't be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.
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2 The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion: He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
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8 Mockers stir up a city, But wise men turn away anger.
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11 An evil man seeks only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
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34 For jealousy arouses the fury of the husband. He won't spare in the day of vengeance.
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11 A fool vents all of his anger, But a wise man brings himself under control.
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3 The foolishness of man subverts his way; His heart rages against Yahweh.
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8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don't fret, it leads only to evildoing.
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2 For resentment kills the foolish man, And jealousy kills the simple.
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29 He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
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14 A gift in secret pacifies anger; And a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.
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32 One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; One who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
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20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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33 For as the churning of milk brings forth butter, And the wringing of the nose brings forth blood; So the forcing of wrath brings forth strife."
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14 The king's wrath is a messenger of death, But a wise man will pacify it.
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26 "Be angry, and don't sin." Don't let the sun go down on your wrath,
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16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, But one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
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5 Then he will speak to them in his anger, And terrify them in his wrath:
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11 Pour forth the fury of your anger. Look on everyone who is proud, and bring him low.