Proverbs 15:18

God's Word

A hothead stirs up a fight, but one who holds his temper calms disputes.

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:43

The people of Israel answered the people of Judah, “We have ten times your interest in the king and a greater claim on David than you have. Why, then, do you despise us? Weren’t we the first to suggest bringing back our king?” But the people of Judah spoke ⌞even⌟ more harshly than the people of Israel.

Proverbs 10:12

Hate starts quarrels, but love covers every wrong.

Proverbs 14:29

A person of great understanding is patient, but a short temper is the height of stupidity.

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turns away rage, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 15:19

The path of lazy people is like a thorny hedge, but the road of decent people is an ⌞open⌟ highway.

Proverbs 16:14

A king’s anger announces death, but a wise man makes peace with him.

Proverbs 16:28

A devious person spreads quarrels. A gossip separates the closest of friends.

Proverbs 22:24

Do not be a friend of one who has a bad temper, and never keep company with a hothead,

Proverbs 25:15

With patience you can persuade a ruler, and a soft tongue can break bones.

Proverbs 26:21

⌞As⌟ charcoal fuels burning coals and wood fuels fire, so a quarrelsome person fuels a dispute.

Proverbs 28:25

A greedy person stirs up a fight, but whoever trusts the Lord prospers.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry person stirs up a fight, and a hothead does much wrong.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If a ruler becomes angry with you, don’t resign your position. If you remain calm, you can make up for serious offenses.

Matthew 5:9

Blessed are those who make peace. They will be called God’s children.