Ecclesiastes 7:9

Good News Translation

Keep your temper under control; it is foolish to harbor a grudge.

Cross References

Genesis 4:8

Then Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let's go out in the fields.” When they were out in the fields, Cain turned on his brother and killed him.

2 Samuel 13:22

And Absalom hated Amnon so much for having raped his sister Tamar that he would no longer even speak to him.

2 Samuel 13:28

and instructed his servants: “Notice when Amnon has had too much to drink, and then when I give the order, kill him. Don't be afraid. I will take the responsibility myself. Be brave and don't hesitate!”

2 Samuel 13:32

But Jonadab, the son of David's brother Shammah, said, “Your Majesty, they haven't killed all your sons. Only Amnon is dead. You could tell by looking at Absalom that he had made up his mind to do this from the time that Amnon raped his sister Tamar.

2 Samuel 19:43

The Israelites replied, “We have ten times as many claims on King David as you have, even if he is one of you. Why do you look down on us? Don't forget that we were the first to talk about bringing the king back!” But the men of Judah were more violent in making their claims than the men of Israel.

Proverbs 14:17

People with a hot temper do foolish things; wiser people remain calm.

Proverbs 14:29

If you stay calm, you are wise, but if you have a hot temper, you only show how stupid you are.

Proverbs 16:32

It is better to be patient than powerful. It is better to win control over yourself than over whole cities.

Proverbs 25:8

Don't be too quick to go to court about something you have seen. If another witness later proves you wrong, what will you do then?

Ecclesiastes 7:10

Never ask, “Oh, why were things so much better in the old days?” It's not an intelligent question.

Jonah 4:3

Now then, Lord, let me die. I am better off dead than alive.”

Jonah 4:8

After the sun had risen, God sent a hot east wind, and Jonah was about to faint from the heat of the sun beating down on his head. So he wished he were dead. “I am better off dead than alive,” he said.

Jonah 4:9

But God said to him, “What right do you have to be angry about the plant?” Jonah replied, “I have every right to be angry—angry enough to die!”

Mark 6:19

So Herodias held a grudge against John and wanted to kill him, but she could not because of Herod.

Mark 6:24

So the girl went out and asked her mother, “What shall I ask for?” “The head of John the Baptist,” she answered.

James 1:19

Remember this, my dear friends! Everyone must be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to become angry.