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12 Bible verses about Difficult People KJV
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men — a verse with two conditions built into it, which is itself an admission. Proverbs is blunter: make no friendship with an angry man.
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Romans 12:18 · KJV
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Proverbs 15:1 · KJV
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Matthew 5:44 · KJV
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Proverbs 22:24-25 · KJV
Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.
Romans 12:19 · KJV
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
1 Corinthians 15:33 · KJV
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
Proverbs 26:4 · KJV
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
Titus 3:10 · KJV
A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;
Luke 6:27-28 · KJV
But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.
Proverbs 13:20 · KJV
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
2 Timothy 3:5 · KJV
Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
Matthew 18:15 · KJV
Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
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