Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 15:1

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

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A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
— Proverbs 15:1

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"In your anger do not sin : Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold."
— Ephesians 4:26-27 —
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— James 4:13-15 —
"Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth."
— Proverbs 10:4 —
"Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city."
— Proverbs 16:32 —

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