How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it.
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And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp.
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Therefore the LORD was very angry with Israel, and removed them out of his sight: there was none left but the tribe of Judah only.
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He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.