Proverbs 15:18

Modern English Version

An angry man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger pacifies a quarrel.

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:43

And the men of Israel answered the men of Judah and said, “We have ten shares in the king. Therefore we also have more claim on David than you. Why then did you treat us with contempt? Were we not the first to advise bringing back our king?” But the words of the men of Judah were harsher than the words of the men of Israel.

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.

Proverbs 14:29

He who is slow to anger is of great understanding, but he who is hasty in temper exalts folly.

Proverbs 15:1

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

Proverbs 15:19

The road of the sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the righteous is a highway.

Proverbs 16:14

The wrath of kings is as messengers of death, but a man of wisdom will appease it.

Proverbs 16:28

A perverse man sows strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.

Proverbs 22:24

Make no friendship with a man of anger, and with a man of fury do not associate,

Proverbs 25:15

With patience is a prince persuaded, and a gentle tongue will break a bone.

Proverbs 26:21

As charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.

Proverbs 28:25

He who is greedy stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the Lord will prosper.

Proverbs 29:22

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

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the angry spirit of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your position, for calmness pacifies great offenses.

Matthew 5:9

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