Proverbs 10:12

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Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.