²² An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

¹⁸ A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

¹⁹ He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.

²¹ As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

¹² Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

¹⁷ He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

²⁴ Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:

¹⁶ For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.

³³ Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.