Proverbs 10:12

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Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.

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A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.

A worthless man plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.

He who forgives an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter alienates a friend.

A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the Lord will be enriched.

A man of wrath stirs up strife, and a man given to anger causes much transgression.

For pressing milk produces curds, pressing the nose produces blood, and pressing anger produces strife.

What causes wars, and what causes fightings among you? Is it not your passions that are at war in your members?

let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.

Above all hold unfailing your love for one another, since love covers a multitude of sins.