Proverbs 15:18

¶ A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but [he that is] slow to anger appeaseth strife.

A wrathful {H2534} man {H376} stirreth up {H1624} strife {H4066}: but he that is slow {H750} to anger {H639} appeaseth {H8252} strife {H7379}.

Hot-tempered people stir up strife, but patient people quiet quarrels.

A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.

A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

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Cross-References

  • Proverbs 26:21 (13 votes)

    [As] coals [are] to burning coals, and wood to fire; so [is] a contentious man to kindle strife.

  • Proverbs 15:1 (12 votes)

    ¶ A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

  • Proverbs 14:29 (11 votes)

    ¶ [He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

  • Proverbs 29:22 (11 votes)

    ¶ An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

  • Matthew 5:9 (11 votes)

    Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

  • Ecclesiastes 10:4 (9 votes)

    ¶ If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.

  • James 1:19 (7 votes)

    ¶ Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: