Proverbs 29:22
An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression.
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- Prov 15:18 : 18 A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.
- Prov 17:19 : 19 The one who loves a quarrel loves transgression; whoever builds his gate high seeks destruction.
- Prov 26:21 : 21 Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife.
- Jas 3:16 : 16 For where there is jealousy and selfishness, there is disorder and every evil practice.
- Prov 22:24 : 24 Do not make friends with an angry person, and do not associate with a wrathful person,
- Prov 10:12 : 12 Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.
- Prov 14:17 : 17 A person who has a quick temper will do foolish things, and a person with crafty schemes will be hated.
- Prov 30:33 : 33 For as the churning of milk produces butter and as punching the nose produces blood, so stirring up anger produces strife.
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