Proverbs 15:18

New American Bible - revised edition

The ill-tempered stir up strife, but the patient settle disputes.

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:43

All the Judahites replied to the men of Israel: “Because the king is our relative. Why are you angry over this? Have we had anything to eat at the king’s expense? Or have portions from his table been given to us?”

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up disputes, but love covers all offenses.

Proverbs 14:29

Long-suffering results in great wisdom; a short temper raises folly high.

Proverbs 15:1

A mild answer turns back wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 15:19

The way of the sluggard is like a thorn hedge, but the path of the diligent is a highway.

Proverbs 16:14

The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise person can pacify it.

Proverbs 16:28

Perverse speech sows discord, and talebearing separates bosom friends.

Proverbs 22:24

Do not be friendly with hotheads, nor associate with the wrathful,

Proverbs 25:15

By patience is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue can break a bone.

Proverbs 26:21

Charcoal for coals, wood for fire— such are the quarrelsome, enkindling strife.

Proverbs 28:25

The greedy person stirs up strife, but the one who trusts in the Lord will prosper.

Proverbs 29:22

The ill-tempered stir up strife, and the hotheaded cause many sins.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

Should the anger of a ruler burst upon you, do not yield your place; for calmness abates great offenses.

Matthew 5:9

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