Verse 22
Proverbs 29:22
Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition
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A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.
Original Language Text
hebrew
אִֽישׁ אַ֭ף יְגָרֶ֣ה מָד֑וֹן וּ/בַ֖עַל חֵמָ֣ה רַב פָּֽשַׁע
English Translation
A man is angry and stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger has great understanding.
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Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.
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If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest.
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