Quick Temper
10 passages
- Proverbs 14:17
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.
Read it in context - Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Read it in context - James 1:20
for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.
Read it in context - Proverbs 29:11
A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
Read it in context - Proverbs 14:29
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
Read it in context - Proverbs 16:32
He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.
Read it in context - James 1:19
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
Read it in context - Ephesians 4:26–27
26“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, 27and do not give the devil a foothold.
Read it in context - Colossians 3:8
But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.
Read it in context - Proverbs 15:18
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
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