Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
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Bible References
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Proverbs 14:29
He who is slow to anger has great understanding [and profits from his self-control],
But he who is quick-tempered exposes and exalts his foolishness [for all to see].
He who is slow to anger has great understanding [and profits from his self-control],
But he who is quick-tempered exposes and exalts his foolishness [for all to see].
Proverbs 12:16
The [arrogant] fool’s anger is quickly known [because he lacks self-control and common sense],
But a prudent man ignores an insult.
The [arrogant] fool’s anger is quickly known [because he lacks self-control and common sense],
But a prudent man ignores an insult.
Proverbs 15:18
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife,
But he who is slow to anger and patient calms disputes.
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife,
But he who is slow to anger and patient calms disputes.
Proverbs 16:32
He who is slow to anger is better and more honorable than the mighty [soldier],
And he who rules and controls his own spirit, than he who captures a city.
He who is slow to anger is better and more honorable than the mighty [soldier],
And he who rules and controls his own spirit, than he who captures a city.
Proverbs 22:24
Do not even associate with a man given to angry outbursts;
Or go [along] with a hot-tempered man,
Do not even associate with a man given to angry outbursts;
Or go [along] with a hot-tempered man,
Proverbs 29:22
An angry man stirs up strife,
And a hot-tempered and undisciplined man commits many transgressions.
An angry man stirs up strife,
And a hot-tempered and undisciplined man commits many transgressions.
Ecclesiastes 7:9
Do not be eager in your heart to be angry,
For anger dwells in the heart of fools.
Do not be eager in your heart to be angry,
For anger dwells in the heart of fools.
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 6:18
A heart that creates wicked plans,
Feet that run swiftly to evil,
A heart that creates wicked plans,
Feet that run swiftly to evil,
Proverbs 12:2
A good man will obtain favor from the Lord,
But He will condemn a man who devises evil.
A good man will obtain favor from the Lord,
But He will condemn a man who devises evil.
Esther 3:6
But he disdained laying hands on Mordecai alone, for they had told him who the people of Mordecai were (his nationality); so Haman determined to destroy all the Jews, the people of Mordecai, who lived throughout the kingdom of Ahasuerus.
Esther 7:5
Then King Ahasuerus (Xerxes) asked Queen Esther, “Who is he, and where is he, who dares to do such a thing?”
Isaiah 32:7
As for the rogue, his weapons are evil;
He conceives wicked plans
To ruin the poor with lies,
Even when the plea of the needy one is just and right.
As for the rogue, his weapons are evil;
He conceives wicked plans
To ruin the poor with lies,
Even when the plea of the needy one is just and right.
Jeremiah 5:26
‘For wicked men are found among My people,
They watch like fowlers who lie in wait;
They set a trap,
They catch men.
‘For wicked men are found among My people,
They watch like fowlers who lie in wait;
They set a trap,
They catch men.