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Proverbs 27:3
A stone is heavy, and sand is a burden; but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.
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Proverbs 16:27-28
A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.
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Proverbs 20:3
It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling.
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Proverbs 29:9
If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
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Proverbs 25:24
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop than to share a house with a contentious woman.
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Proverbs 12:16
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
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Proverbs 14:3
The fool’s talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
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Proverbs 13:10
Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.
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Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
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Proverbs 14:16
A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.
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Proverbs 22:24-25
Don’t befriend a hot- tempered man, and don’t associate with one who harbors anger:lest you learn his ways, and ensnare your soul.
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Proverbs 19:19
A hot- tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.
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Proverbs 19:29
Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
