Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Anger » Be slow to
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Anger » What defers anger
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
Forgiveness of injuries » A glory to saints
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
Prudence » They who have » Suppress angry feelings, &c
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.