"For his anger endureth but a moment;
in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night,
but joy cometh in the morning"
Psalm 30:5 (KJV)

"The LORD is merciful and gracious,
slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy."
Psalm 103:8 (KJV)

"A soft answer turneth away wrath:
but grievous words stir up anger."
Proverbs 15:1 (KJV)

"A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension,
but a patient man calms a quarrel."
Proverbs 15:18 (NIV)

"Better a patient man than a warrior,
a man who controls his temper than one who...