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 strife. Love covers all sins.
Proverbs 26:21
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle disputes.
Proverbs 28:25
The person with a proud heart stirs up discord. The person who trusts Jehovah will prosper.
Proverbs 29:22
An angry man stirs up dissension. A furious man abounds in sin.
2 Samuel 19:43
The Israelites replied: We have ten times as many claims on King David as you have! We know he is one of you. Why do you look down on us? Do not forget that we were the first to talk about bringing the king back! The men of Judah were more violent in making their claims than the men of Israel.
2 Samuel 20:1
A worthless character named Sheba son of Bikri lived at Gilgal. He was of the tribe of Benjamin. He blew the trumpet and called out: Down with David! We will not follow him! Men of Israel, let us go home!
James 3:14
If you have bitter jealousy (envy) and greedy ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and lie against the truth.
He
Proverbs 15:1
A mild answer turns away anger. Harsh words stir up anger.
Proverbs 25:15
A ruler is persuaded by patience, and a soft tongue breaks the bone.
Genesis 13:8
Abram said to Lot: Let us not have any quarreling between you and me, or between your herdsmen and mine, for we are brothers.
Judges 8:1
Then the people of Ephraim said to Gideon: Why did you not call us when you went to fight the Midianites? Why did you treat us like this? They complained bitterly about it.
1 Samuel 25:24
She fell at his feet and said: Let me be held responsible for this wrong. Please let me speak with you. Please listen to me.
Ecclesiastes 10:4
If the temper of the ruler rises up against you do not withdraw from him for gentleness can put a stop to great offenses.
Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.
Acts 6:1
The number of disciples increased at that time. A murmuring arose on the part of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.
James 1:19
You know this, my beloved brothers. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
General references
Proverbs 26:21
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle disputes.