Proverbs 15:18

Catholic Public Domain Version

A short-tempered man provokes conflicts. Whoever is patient tempers those who are stirred up.

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:43

And the men of Israel responded to the men of Judah, and said: "I have the greater amount, ten parts, with the king, and so David belongs to me more so than to you. Why have you caused me injury, and why was it not announced to me first, so that I might lead back my king?" But the men of Judah answered more firmly than the men of Israel.

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred rises up from disputes. And charity covers all offenses.

Proverbs 14:29

Whoever is patient is governed by much prudence. But whoever is impatient exalts his foolishness.

Proverbs 15:1

A mild response shatters anger. But a harsh word stirs up fury.

Proverbs 15:19

The way of the slothful is like a hedge of thorns. The way of the just is without offense.

Proverbs 16:14

The indignation of a king is a herald of death. And the wise man will appease it.

Proverbs 16:28

A perverse man stirs up lawsuits. And one who is verbose divides leaders.

Proverbs 22:24

Do not be willing to be a friend to an angry man, and do not walk with a furious man,

Proverbs 25:15

By patience, a leader shall be appeased, and a soft tongue shall break hardness.

Proverbs 26:21

Just as charcoals are to burning coals, and wood is to fire, so also is an angry man who stirs up quarrels.

Proverbs 28:25

Whoever boasts and enlarges himself stirs up conflicts. Yet truly, whoever trusts in the Lord will be healed.

Proverbs 29:22

A short-tempered man provokes quarrels. And whoever is easily angered is more likely to sin.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the spirit of one who holds authority rises over you, do not leave your place, because attentiveness will cause the greatest sins to cease.

Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.