A man slow to wrath abounds in wisdom, but a man of impatient spirit is very foolish.

A passionate man stirs up strife; but [he that is] slow to anger appeases even a rising one. [ 15:18A] A man slow to anger will extinguish quarrels, but an ungodly man rather stirs [them] up.

A merciful man is long suffering, and his triumph overtakes transgressors.

The Lord is compassionate and gracious, longsuffering, and full of mercy.

Therefore be imitators of God as beloved children.

So then, my beloved brothers, let every man be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;

Better is a meek-spirited man with lowliness, than one who divides spoils with the proud.

As a city whose walls are broken down, and which is unfortified, so is a man who does anything without counsel.

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

He that overcomes, I will grant to him to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.