Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

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Proverbs 12:16
A fool’s anger is known at once,
But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
Proverbs 14:29
He who is slow to anger has great understanding,
But he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.
Proverbs 15:18
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife,
But the slow to anger calms a dispute.
Proverbs 16:32
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city.
Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strife is like letting out water,
So abandon the quarrel before it breaks out.
Colossians 3:12
So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience;
James 1:19
This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger;

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Proverbs 16:32
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city.
Proverbs 20:3
Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man,
But any fool will quarrel.
Proverbs 25:21
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;
And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
Genesis 50:15
When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “What if Joseph bears a grudge against us and pays us back in full for all the wrong which we did to him!”
Matthew 5:44
But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Matthew 18:21
Then Peter came and said to Him, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?”
Romans 12:18
If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.
Ephesians 4:32
Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.
Ephesians 5:1
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children;