Ecclesiastes 7:9

New American Bible - revised edition

Do not let anger upset your spirit, for anger lodges in the bosom of a fool.

Cross References

Genesis 4:8

Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let us go out in the field.” When they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him.

2 Samuel 13:22

And Absalom said nothing, good or bad, to Amnon; but Absalom hated Amnon for having humiliated his sister Tamar. Absalom’s Plot.

2 Samuel 13:28

But Absalom had instructed his attendants: “Now watch! When Amnon is merry with wine and I say to you, ‘Kill Amnon,’ put him to death. Do not be afraid, for it is I who order you to do it. Be strong and act like warriors.” Death of Amnon.

2 Samuel 13:32

But Jonadab, son of David’s brother Shimeah, spoke up: “Let not my lord think that all the young men, the king’s sons, have been killed! Amnon alone is dead, for Absalom was set on this ever since Amnon humiliated his sister Tamar.

2 Samuel 19:43

All the Judahites replied to the men of Israel: “Because the king is our relative. Why are you angry over this? Have we had anything to eat at the king’s expense? Or have portions from his table been given to us?”

Proverbs 14:17

The quick-tempered make fools of themselves, and schemers are hated.

Proverbs 14:29

Long-suffering results in great wisdom; a short temper raises folly high.

Proverbs 16:32

The patient are better than warriors, and those who rule their temper, better than the conqueror of a city.

Proverbs 25:8

What your eyes have seen do not bring forth too quickly against an opponent; For what will you do later on when your neighbor puts you to shame?

Ecclesiastes 7:10

Do not say: How is it that former times were better than these? For it is not out of wisdom that you ask about this.

Jonah 4:3

So now, Lord, please take my life from me; for it is better for me to die than to live.”

Jonah 4:8

And when the sun arose, God provided a scorching east wind; and the sun beat upon Jonah’s head till he became faint. Then he wished for death, saying, “It is better for me to die than to live.”

Jonah 4:9

But God said to Jonah, “Do you have a right to be angry over the gourd plant?” Jonah answered, “I have a right to be angry—angry enough to die.”

Mark 6:19

Herodias harbored a grudge against him and wanted to kill him but was unable to do so.

Mark 6:24

She went out and said to her mother, “What shall I ask for?” She replied, “The head of John the Baptist.”

James 1:19

Know this, my dear brothers: everyone should be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath,