Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

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Bible References

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Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up strife,
But love covers and overwhelms all transgressions [forgiving and overlooking another’s faults].
Proverbs 16:22

Understanding (spiritual insight) is a [refreshing and boundless] wellspring of life to those who have it,
But to give instruction and correction to fools is foolishness.
Proverbs 17:9

He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love,
But he who repeats or gossips about a matter separates intimate friends.
Proverbs 29:11

A [shortsighted] fool always loses his temper and displays his anger,
But a wise man [uses self-control and] holds it back.
James 1:19
Understand this, my beloved brothers and sisters. Let everyone be quick to hear [be a careful, thoughtful listener], slow to speak [a speaker of carefully chosen words and], slow to anger [patient, reflective, forgiving];

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Proverbs 14:33

Wisdom rests [silently] in the heart of one who has understanding,
But what is in the heart of [shortsighted] fools is made known.
Proverbs 29:11

A [shortsighted] fool always loses his temper and displays his anger,
But a wise man [uses self-control and] holds it back.