The wise are patient; they will be honored if they ignore insults.
Patience is better than strength. Controlling your temper is better than capturing a city.
Patient people have great understanding, but people with quick tempers show their foolishness.
My dear brothers and sisters, always be willing to listen and slow to speak. Do not become angry easily,
People with quick tempers cause trouble, but those who control their tempers stop a quarrel.
Fools quickly show that they are upset, but the wise ignore insults.
Be kind and loving to each other, and forgive each other just as God forgave you in Christ.
Foolish people are always fighting, but avoiding quarrels will bring you honor.
If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink.
Starting a quarrel is like a leak in a dam, so stop it before a fight breaks out.
The Abana and the Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, are better than all the waters of Israel. Why can’t I wash in them and become clean?” So Naaman went away very angry.
Gossips can’t keep secrets, but a trustworthy person can.
Foolish people lose their tempers, but wise people control theirs.
Don’t say, “I’ll pay you back for the wrong you did.” Wait for the Lord, and he will make things right.