9 Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool.
Ecclesiastes 7:9
Semantically similar passages
Proverbs 14:28–30
28 A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin. 29 A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly. 30 A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
Psalms 37:7–9
7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes. 8 Refrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret—it can only bring harm. 9 For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope…
Proverbs 15:17–19
17 Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred. 18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute. 19 The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
Proverbs 14:16–18
16 A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless. 17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated. 18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Ephesians 4:25–27
25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another. 26 “Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold.
Proverbs 16:31–33
31 Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness. 32 He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city. 33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from…
Proverbs 29:21–23
21 A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end. 22 An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression. 23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
Sirach 28:7–9
7 Remember the commandments, and don’t be angry with your neighbor. Remember the covenant of the Highest, and overlook ignorance. (WEB) 8 Abstain from strife, and you will diminish your sins, for a passionate man will kindle strife. (WEB) 9 A man who is a sinner will trouble fri… (WEB)
Search the collection All books and codes Translations and sources