Proverbs 12:16; Proverbs 14:17; Proverbs 14:29; Proverbs 15:1; Proverbs 15:18; Proverbs 19:11; Proverbs 19:19; Proverbs 21:14; Proverbs 22:24–25; Proverbs 29:8; Proverbs 29:22; Proverbs 30:33

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Proverbs 12:16

16  zThe vexation of a fool is known at once,

but the prudent ignores an insult.


Proverbs 14:17

17  A man of cquick temper acts foolishly,

and a man of evil devices is hated.


Proverbs 14:29

29  Whoever is sslow to anger has great understanding,

but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.


Proverbs 15:1

dA soft answer turns away wrath,

but ea harsh word stirs up anger.


Proverbs 15:18

18  eA hot-tempered man fstirs up strife,

but he who is gslow to anger quiets contention.


Proverbs 19:11

11  pGood sense makes one slow to anger,

and it is his glory to overlook an offense.


Proverbs 19:19

19  A man of great wrath will pay the penalty,

for if you deliver him, you will only have to do it again.


Proverbs 21:14

14  rA gift in secret averts anger,

and a concealed bribe,1 strong wrath.


Proverbs 22:24–25

24  Make no friendship with a man given to anger,

nor go with a wrathful man,

25  lest you learn his ways

and entangle yourself in a snare.


Proverbs 29:8

oScoffers set a city aflame,

but the wise turn away wrath.


Proverbs 29:22

22  dA man of wrath stirs up strife,

and one given to anger causes much transgression.


Proverbs 30:33

33  For pressing milk produces curds,

pressing the nose produces blood,

and pressing anger produces strife.