Proverbs 15:18

Hebrew Names version (HNV)

A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:43

The men of Yisra'el answered the men of Yehudah, and said, We have ten parts in the king, and we have also more [right] in David than you: why then did you despise us, that our advice should not be first had in bringing back our king? The words of the men of Yehudah were fiercer than the words of the men of Yisra'el.

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.

Proverbs 14:29

He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

Proverbs 15:1

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

Proverbs 15:19

The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.

Proverbs 16:14

The king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

Proverbs 16:28

A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.

Proverbs 22:24

Don't befriend a hot-tempered man, and don't associate with one who harbors anger:

Proverbs 25:15

By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.

Proverbs 26:21

As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife.

Proverbs 28:25

One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don't leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.

Matthew 5:9

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