Ben Sira 28:8

8 Abstain from strife, and thou shalt diminish thy sins; for a furious man will kindle strife.

Ben Sira 28:8 In-Context

6 Remember thy end, and let enmity cease; remember corruption and death, and abide in the commandments.

7 Remember the commandments, and bear no malice toward thy neighbor; remember the covenant of the Highest, and overlook ignorance.

8 Abstain from strife, and thou shalt diminish thy sins; for a furious man will kindle strife.

9 A sinful man disquieteth friends, and maketh debate among them that be at peace.

10 As the matter of the fire is, so it burneth; and as a man's strength is, so is his wrath; and according to his riches his anger riseth; and the stronger they are which contend, the more they will be inflamed.