Proverbs 15:1 (ESV)
A soft answer turns away wrath,
buta harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1 (ESV)
Proverbs 20:22 (ESV)
Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you.
Proverbs 20:22 (ESV)
Ephesians 6:4 ESV
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Ephesians 6:4 ESV
Galatians 5:22-23 ESV
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
Galatians 5:22-23 ESV
Romans 8:28 ESV
And we know that
for those who love God
all things work together for good, for
those who are called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28 ESV
James 1:2-4 ESV
2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,
3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.
4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
James 1:2-4 ESV
Matthew 7:7-11 ESV
7 “Ask, and it will be given to you;
seek, and you will find;
knock, and it will be opened to you
8 For everyone who asks receives,
and the one who seeks finds,
and to the one who knocks it will be opened.
9 Or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone?
10 Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent?
11 If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!
Matthew 7:7-11 ESV
Luke 12:4-5
“I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more that they can do. 5 But I will warn you whom to fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has authority to cast into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him!
Luke 12:4-5
Psalm 34:4
I sought the LORD, and he answered me
and delivered me from all my fears.
Psalm 34:4
Galatians 6:9 esv
And let us not grow weary of doing good,
for in due season we will reap,
if we do not give up.
Galatians 6:9 esv
James 4:7,8 ESV
7Submit yourselves therefore to God.
Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
8Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.
Cleanse your hands, you sinners,
and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
James 4:7,8 ESV
Philippians 4:13 ESV
I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13 ESV
Romans 12:18-21 NASB
18If possible,so far as it depends on you,be at peace with all men.
19Never take your own revenge, beloved,
butleave room for the wrathof God,
for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, Iwill repay,” says the Lord.
20“But if your enemy is hungry, feed him,
and if he is thirsty, give him a drink;
for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.”
21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:18-21 NASB
Philippians 4:8 ESV
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Philippians 4:8 ESV
1 Peter 1:3-5 ESV
3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!
According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
4to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you,
5who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
1 Peter 1:3-5 ESV
Proverbs 3:1,2 ESV
1 My son, do not forget my teaching,
but let your heart keep my commandments,
2 for length of days and years of life
and peace they will add to you.
Proverbs 3:1,2 ESV
Proverbs 3:3,4 ESV
3 Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you;
bind them around your neck;
write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 So you will find favor and good success
in the sight of God and man.
Proverbs 3:3,4 ESV
Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.
Proverbs 3:7, 8 ESV
Be not wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.
It will be healing to your flesh
and refreshment to your bones.
Proverbs 3:9, 10 ESV
Honor the Lord with your wealth
and with the firstfruits of all your produce;
then your barns will be filled with plenty,
and your vats will be bursting with wine.
Proverbs 3:11-12 ESV
11 My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline
or be weary of his reproof,
12 for the Lord reproves him whom he loves,
as a father the son in whom he delights.
Psalm 139:23-24 (ESV)
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! 24 And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!
Psalm 139:23-24 (ESV)
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James 1:19-20 ESV
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.
James 1:19-20 ESV
Prov 18:17 NASB
The first to plead his case seems right,
Until another comes and examines him.
Prov 18:17 NASB (Stay with NASB)