Proverbs 12:16

12:16 A fool’s annoyance is known at once,

but the prudent overlooks an insult.

Proverbs 14:29

14:29 The one who is slow to anger has great understanding,

but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.

Proverbs 15:18

15:18 A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension,

but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.

Proverbs 16:32

16:32 Better to be slow to anger than to be a mighty warrior,

and one who controls his temper is better than one who captures a city.

Proverbs 17:14

17:14 Starting a quarrel is like letting out water;

stop it before strife breaks out!

Colossians 3:12-13

Exhortation to Unity and Love

3:12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, 3:13 bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if someone happens to have a complaint against anyone else. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also forgive others.

James 1:19

Living Out the Message

1:19 Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.