Ecclesiastes 7:9

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Only fools get angry quickly and hold a grudge.

Cross References

Genesis 4:8

Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let's go for a walk.” And when they were out in a field, Cain killed him.

2 Samuel 13:22

Absalom treated Amnon as though nothing had happened, but he hated Amnon for what he had done to his sister Tamar.

2 Samuel 13:28

But he told his servants, “Keep an eye on Amnon. When he gets a little drunk from the wine and is feeling good, I'll give the signal. Then kill him! I've commanded you to do it, so don't be afraid. Be strong and brave.”

2 Samuel 13:32

Then David's nephew Jonadab said, “Your Majesty, not all your sons were killed! Only Amnon is dead. On the day that Amnon raped Tamar, Absalom decided to kill him.

2 Samuel 19:43

Those from Israel said, “King David belongs to us ten times more than he belongs to you. Why didn't you think we were good enough to help you? After all, we were the first ones to think of bringing him back!” The people of Judah spoke more harshly than the people of Israel.

Proverbs 14:17

Fools have quick tempers, and no one likes you if you can't be trusted.

Proverbs 14:29

It's clever to be patient, but it's stupid to lose your temper.

Proverbs 16:32

Controlling your temper is better than being a hero who captures a city.

Proverbs 25:8

before you sue someone, or you might lose your case and be embarrassed.

Ecclesiastes 7:10

It isn't wise to ask, “Why is everything worse than it used to be?”

Jonah 4:3

Now let me die! I'd be better off dead.

Jonah 4:8

During the day the LORD sent a scorching wind, and the sun beat down on Jonah's head, making him feel faint. Jonah was ready to die, and he shouted, “I wish I were dead!”

Jonah 4:9

But the LORD asked, “Jonah, do you have the right to be angry about the vine?” “Yes, I do,” he answered, “and I'm angry enough to die.”

Mark 6:19

Herodias had a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she could not do it

Mark 6:24

The girl left and asked her mother, “What do you think I should ask for?” Her mother answered, “The head of John the Baptist!”

James 1:19

My dear friends, you should be quick to listen and slow to speak or to get angry.