Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Wrathful
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Bible References
Wrathful
Proverbs 10:12
Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.
Proverbs 26:21
Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife.
Proverbs 28:25
The greedy person stirs up dissension, but the one who trusts in the Lord will prosper.
Proverbs 29:22
An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression.
2 Samuel 19:43
The men of Israel replied to the men of Judah, "We have ten shares in the king, and we have a greater claim on David than you do! Why do you want to curse us? Weren't we the first to suggest bringing back our king?" But the comments of the men of Judah were more severe than those of the men of Israel.
2 Samuel 20:1
Now a wicked man named Sheba son of Bicri, a Benjaminite, happened to be there. He blew the trumpet and said, "We have no share in David; we have no inheritance in this son of Jesse! Every man go home, O Israel!"
James 3:14
But if you have bitter jealousy and selfishness in your hearts, do not boast and tell lies against the truth.
He
Proverbs 15:1
A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
Proverbs 25:15
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a soft tongue can break a bone.
Genesis 13:8
Abram said to Lot, "Let there be no quarreling between me and you, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen, for we are close relatives.
Judges 8:1
The Ephraimites said to him, "Why have you done such a thing to us? You did not summon us when you went to fight the Midianites!" They argued vehemently with him.
1 Samuel 25:24
Falling at his feet, she said, "My lord, I accept all the guilt! But please let your female servant speak with my lord! Please listen to the words of your servant!
Ecclesiastes 10:4
If the anger of the ruler flares up against you, do not resign from your position, for a calm response can undo great offenses.
Matthew 5:9
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.
Acts 6:1
Now in those days, when the disciples were growing in number, a complaint arose on the part of the Greek-speaking Jews against the native Hebraic Jews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.
James 1:19
Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.
General references
Proverbs 26:21
Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife.