Proverbs on Conflict
10:19 When words are many, sin is not absent,
but he who holds his tongue is wise. NIV
10:19 Don't talk so much. You keep putting your foot in your mouth. Be sensible and turn off the flow! TLB
12:16 A fool shows his annoyance at once,
but a prudent man overlooks an insult. NIV
12:16 A fool is quick-tempered; a wise man stays cool when insulted. TLB
15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger. NIV
15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words cause quarrels. TLB
16:32 Better a patient man than a warrior,
a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city. NIV
16:32 It is better to be slow-tempered than famous; it is better to have self-control than to control an army. TLB
25:11 A word aptly spoken
is like apples of gold in settings of silver. NIV
25:11 Timely advice is as lovely as gold apples in a silver basket. TLB
25:28 Like a city whose walls are broken down
is a man who lacks self-control. NIV
25:28 A man without self-control is as defenseless as a city with broken-down walls. TLB
29:11 A fool gives full vent to his anger,
but a wise man keeps himself under control. NIV
29:11 A rebel shouts in anger; a wise man holds his temper in and cools it. TLB
The Proverbs almost wholly deal with conflict by saying, "Keep calm,and hold your tongue" it seems.
When should we not hold our tongues and when should be be angry? When is it a sin to stay quiet?
10:19 When words are many, sin is not absent,
but he who holds his tongue is wise. NIV
10:19 Don't talk so much. You keep putting your foot in your mouth. Be sensible and turn off the flow! TLB
12:16 A fool shows his annoyance at once,
but a prudent man overlooks an insult. NIV
12:16 A fool is quick-tempered; a wise man stays cool when insulted. TLB
15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger. NIV
15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words cause quarrels. TLB
16:32 Better a patient man than a warrior,
a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city. NIV
16:32 It is better to be slow-tempered than famous; it is better to have self-control than to control an army. TLB
25:11 A word aptly spoken
is like apples of gold in settings of silver. NIV
25:11 Timely advice is as lovely as gold apples in a silver basket. TLB
25:28 Like a city whose walls are broken down
is a man who lacks self-control. NIV
25:28 A man without self-control is as defenseless as a city with broken-down walls. TLB
29:11 A fool gives full vent to his anger,
but a wise man keeps himself under control. NIV
29:11 A rebel shouts in anger; a wise man holds his temper in and cools it. TLB
The Proverbs almost wholly deal with conflict by saying, "Keep calm,and hold your tongue" it seems.
When should we not hold our tongues and when should be be angry? When is it a sin to stay quiet?