Proverbs 15:18

King James 2000

A wrathful man stirs up strife: but he that is slow to anger quiets strife.

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:43

And the men of Israel answered the men of Judah, 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, since our advice was first in bringing back our king? And the words of the men of Judah were fiercer than the words of the men of Israel.

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up strife: but love covers all sins.

Proverbs 14:29

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalts folly.

Proverbs 15:1

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

Proverbs 15:19

The way of the slothful man is as a hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made a highway.

Proverbs 16:14

The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will appease it.

Proverbs 16:28

A perverse man sows strife: and a whisperer separates best friends.

Proverbs 22:24

Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man you shall not go:

Proverbs 25:15

By long patience is a prince persuaded, and a gentle tongue breaks the bone.

Proverbs 26:21

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

Proverbs 28:25

He that is of a proud heart stirs up strife: but he that puts his trust in the LORD shall be prospered.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, leave not your post; for yielding pacifies great offences.

Matthew 5:9

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