A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Like charcoal for embers and wood for fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.
An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
If the ruler’s temper flares against you, do not abandon your post, for calmness lays great offenses to rest.
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.
Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.
A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.
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Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
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