Proverbs 15:18

New English Translation

A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:43

The men of Israel replied to the men of Judah, “We have ten shares in the king, and we have a greater claim on David than you do! Why do you want to curse us? Weren’t we the first to suggest bringing back our king?” But the comments of the men of Judah were more severe than those of the men of Israel.

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.

Proverbs 14:29

The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.

Proverbs 15:1

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

Proverbs 15:19

The way of the sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is like a highway.

Proverbs 16:14

A king’s wrath is like a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it.

Proverbs 16:28

A perverse person spreads dissension, and a gossip separates the closest friends.

Proverbs 22:24

Do not make friends with an angry person, and do not associate with a wrathful person,

Proverbs 25:15

Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a soft tongue can break a bone.

Proverbs 26:21

Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife.

Proverbs 28:25

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

Proverbs 29:22

An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the anger of the ruler flares up against you, do not resign from your position, for a calm response can undo great offenses.

Matthew 5:9

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