Abana and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, are better than all the water in Israel! Why can’t I wash in those rivers in Damascus and become clean?” Naaman was very angry and turned to leave.
Proverbs 14:17 - Easy To Read Version A person who becomes angry easily does foolish things. But a wise person is patient. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: And a man of wicked devices is hated. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He who foams up quickly and flies into a passion deals foolishly, and a man of wicked plots and plans is hated. American Standard Version (1901) He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated. Common English Bible Short-tempered people make stupid mistakes, and schemers are hated. Catholic Public Domain Version The impatient will work foolishness. And a resourceful man is hated. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The impatient man shall work folly: and the crafty man is hateful. |
Abana and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, are better than all the water in Israel! Why can’t I wash in those rivers in Damascus and become clean?” Naaman was very angry and turned to leave.
Haman had learned that Mordecai was a Jew. But he was not satisfied with killing only Mordecai. Haman also wanted to find a way to destroy all of Mordecai’s people, the Jews, in all of Xerxes’ kingdom.
A foolish person is easily upset. But a smart {\cf2\super [16]} person quickly forgives other people if they say something wrong.
The Lord is happy with a good person. But the Lord judges an evil person to be guilty.
A wise man respects the Lord and stays away from evil. But a foolish man does things without thinking—he is not careful.
Foolish people are punished for their foolishness. But wise people are rewarded with knowledge.
A patient person is very smart. A person who is easily angered shows that he is a fool.
People that are easily angered cause trouble. But a patient person causes peace.
It is better to be patient than to be a strong soldier. It is better to control your anger than to take control over a whole city.
Any fool can start an argument. So you should respect a person who refuses to argue.
Don’t be friends with a person who becomes angry easily. Don’t go near a person who becomes mad fast.
An angry person causes trouble. And the person who becomes angry easily is guilty of many sins.
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That foolish person uses evil like a tool. He plans ways to take everything from poor people. That foolish person tells lies about the poor people. And his lies keep the poor people from being judged fairly.
My dear brothers and sisters, always be more willing to listen than to speak. Don’t become angry easily.