15 For anger is an evil thing, my children, for it troubleth even the soul itself. (T12)
Testament of Dan 1:15
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Testament of Gad 1:17–19
17 He dispraiseth the truth, he envieth him that prospereth, he welcometh evil-speaking, he loveth arrogance, for hatred blindeth his soul; as I also then looked on Joseph. (T12) 18 Beware, therefore, my children of hatred, for it worketh lawlessness even against the Lord… (T12)
Ecclesiastes 7:8–10
8 The end of a matter is better than the beginning, and a patient spirit is better than a proud one. 9 Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool. 10 Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is unwise of you…
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…
Testament of Dan 1:10–12
10 And now, my children, behold I am dying, and I tell you of a truth, that unless ye keep yourselves from the spirit of lying and of anger, and love truth and longsuffering, ye shall perish. (T12) 11 For anger is blindness, and does not suffer one to see the face of any… (T12) 12 … (T12)
James 1:19–21
19 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, 20 for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires. 21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly a…
Sirach 27:29–30
29 Those who rejoice at the fall of the godly will be caught in a snare. Anguish will consume them before they die. (WEB) 30 Wrath and anger, these also are abominations. A sinner will possess them. (WEB)
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.
Testament of Dan 1:20–22
20 This spirit goeth always with lying at the right hand of Satan, that with cruelty and lying his works may be wrought. (T12) 21 Understand ye, therefore, the power of wrath, that it is vain. (T12) 22 For it first of all giveth provocation by word; then by deeds it strengtheneth h… (T12)
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