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19You know this, my most beloved brothers. So let every man be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to anger. 20For the anger of man does not accomplish the justice of God.
31Let all bitterness and anger and indignation and outcry and blasphemy be taken away from you, along with all malice. 32And be kind and merciful to one another, forgiving one another, just as God has forgiven you in Christ.
32A patient man is better than a strong one. And whoever rules his soul is better than one who assaults cities.
11A foolish one offers everything on his mind. A wise one reserves and defers until later.
1A mild response shatters anger. But a harsh word stirs up fury.
8But now you must set aside all these things: anger, indignation, malice, blasphemy, and indecent speech from your mouth.
17The impatient will work foolishness. And a resourceful man is hated.
18A short-tempered man provokes conflicts. Whoever is patient tempers those who are stirred up.
8Cease from wrath and leave behind rage. Do not choose to imitate the malicious.
1A mild response shatters anger. But a harsh word stirs up fury. 2The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge. But the mouth of the senseless gushes with foolishness. 3In every place, the eyes of the Lord consider good and evil. 4A peaceful tongue is a tree of life. But that which is immoderate will crush the spirit. 5A fool laughs at the discipline of his father. But whoever preserves rebukes will become astute. In abundant justice, there is very great virtue. But the intentions of the impious will be eradicated. 6The house of the just has very great strength. And in the fruits of the impious, there is disorder.
22A short-tempered man provokes quarrels. And whoever is easily angered is more likely to sin.
26“Be angry, but do not be willing to sin.” Do not let the sun set over your anger. 27Provide no place for the devil.
27For as many of you as have been baptized in Christ have become clothed with Christ.