Proverbs · Old Testament · Proverbs 12:16, 17:27, 20:3 (NLT)
Proverbs Collection 4: Wisdom Over Wrath
The Story
Proverbs 12:16 A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted. Proverbs 17:27 A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered. Proverbs 20:3 Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor; only fools insist on quarreling.
The Message
Wisdom over wrath is ultimately a daily choice — a decision to value peace, honor, and the long view of a situation over the short-lived satisfaction of venting our feelings or winning an argument. As we close this four-part series on anger, the overarching call of Proverbs is clear — let us pursue the kind of even-tempered, carefully-spoken, and conflict-avoiding wisdom that not only protects our relationships but reflects the character of a God who is infinitely patient, slow to anger, and rich in wisdom.