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One who is slow to anger has great understanding; But one who is quick-tempered exalts foolishness.

Proverbs 14:29

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And one who rules his spirit, than one who captures a city.

Proverbs 16:32

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

A person's discretion makes him slow to anger, And it is his glory to overlook an offense.

Proverbs 19:11

The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

When you sit down to dine with a ruler, Consider carefully what is before you,

Proverbs 23:1

When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee:

And put a knife to your throat If you are a person of great appetite.

Proverbs 23:2

And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.

Do not desire his delicacies, For it is deceptive food.

Proverbs 23:3

Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.

Like a city that is broken into and without walls So is a person who has no self-control over his spirit.

Proverbs 25:28

He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

A person often rebuked who becomes obstinate Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.

Proverbs 29:1

He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

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