Proverbs...on anger:
Pr.14:17
A quick-tempered man does foolish things, and a crafty man is hated. (NIV)
Pr.14:29
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly. (NIV)
Pr.15:18
A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel. (NIV)
Pr.19:19
A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do it again. (NIV)
Pr.22:24-25
24 Do not make friends with a hot-tempered man, do not associate with one easily angered, 25 or you may learn his ways and get yourself ensnared. (NIV)
Pr.29:11
A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control. (NIV)
Pr.29:22
An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered one commits many sins. (NIV)
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