The discretion of a man delays his anger; and it is his glory to overlook a transgression.
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that rules his spirit than he that takes a city.
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalts folly.
Therefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger:
A wrathful man stirs up strife: but he that is slow to anger quiets strife.
A fool's wrath is at once known: but a prudent man covers shame.
And be you kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake has forgiven you.
It is an honor for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink:
The beginning of strife is like releasing water: therefore leave off contention, before a quarrel starts.
Are not Abana and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? may I not wash in them, and be clean? So he turned and went away in a rage.
A talebearer reveals secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit conceals the matter.
A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards.
Say not, I will repay evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save you.