17 occurrences

'Wrath' in the Bible

The desire of the righteous brings only good,But the expectation of the wicked brings wrath.

Verse ConceptsFalse HopesRighteous, TheWithout Hopeexpectationswrath

The [arrogant] fool’s anger is quickly known [because he lacks self-control and common sense],But a prudent man ignores an insult.

Verse ConceptsAngerInsultsModerationPrudenceName CallingAnger ManagementAnger, Characteristic Of FoolsAspects Of People Made KnownInsulting Other PeopleEmotions

The king’s favor and good will are toward a servant who acts wisely and discreetly,But his anger and wrath are toward him who acts shamefully.

Verse ConceptsServanthood, In SocietyGood KingsAccessservanthood

The wrath of a king is like a messenger of death,But a wise man will appease it.

Verse ConceptsGood KingsExecutioners

The king’s wrath terrifies like the roaring of a lion,But his favor is as [refreshing and nourishing as] dew on the grass.

Verse ConceptsCivil authoritiesdewGrassRageFavorSmilingwrath

A man of great anger will bear the penalty [for his quick temper and lack of self-control];For if you rescue him [and do not let him learn from the consequences of his action], you will only have to rescue him over and over again.

Verse ConceptsAnger ManagementQuick TemperedPunishmentPunishmentsconsequences

A gift in secret subdues anger,And a bribe [hidden] in the pocket, strong wrath.

Verse ConceptsBribery, Is SinActing In SecretEffect Of Bribeswrath

He who sows injustice will reap [a harvest of] trouble,And the rod of his wrath [with which he oppresses others] will fail.

Verse Conceptsevil, warnings againstSeedDestinySowing And ReapingFruits Of SinReapingInjusticeReaping What You Sow

Or the Lord will see your gloating and be displeased,And turn His anger away from your enemy.

Verse ConceptsGod Will No More Be Angry

Stone is heavy and the sand weighty,But a fool’s [unreasonable] wrath is heavier and more burdensome than both of them.

Verse ConceptsMineralsSandProvokingAnger, Characteristic Of FoolsHeavy BurdensSand And GravelUnnamed People Angry With Othersweight

Wrath is cruel and anger is an overwhelming flood,But who is able to endure and stand before [the sin of] jealousy?

Verse ConceptsEnvyJealousyAble To StandPassionBeing Overwhelmedwrath

Scoffers set a city afire [by stirring up trouble],But wise men turn away anger [and restore order with their good judgment].

Verse ConceptsMockeryRidicule, Nature OfScoffersWorldly Snaresmockers

Surely the churning of milk produces butter,And wringing the nose produces blood;So the churning of anger produces strife.

Verse ConceptsButterMilkNosesQuarrelsDairyPressingBleedingCovered With Bloodpressure

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