Proverbs 15:18

New International Reader's Version

A person with a bad temper stirs up conflict. But a person who is patient calms things down.

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:43

Then the men of Israel answered the men of Judah. They said, “We have ten of the 12 tribes in the kingdom. So we have a stronger claim on David than you have. Why then are you acting as if you hate us? Weren’t we the first ones to talk about bringing back our king?” But the men of Judah argued their side even more forcefully than the men of Israel.

Proverbs 10:12

Hate stirs up fights. But love erases all sins by forgiving them.

Proverbs 14:29

Anyone who is patient has great understanding. But anyone who gets angry quickly shows how foolish they are.

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turns anger away. But mean words stir up anger.

Proverbs 15:19

The way of people who don’t want to work is blocked with thorns. But the path of honest people is a wide road.

Proverbs 16:14

An angry king can order your death. But a wise person will try to calm him down.

Proverbs 16:28

A twisted person stirs up conflict. Anyone who talks about others separates close friends.

Proverbs 22:24

Don’t be a friend of a person who has a bad temper. Don’t go around with a person who gets angry easily.

Proverbs 25:15

If you are patient, you can win an official over to your side. And gentle words can break a bone.

Proverbs 26:21

Coal glows, and wood burns. And a person who argues stirs up conflict.

Proverbs 28:25

People who always want more stir up conflict. But those who trust in the Lord will succeed.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry person stirs up fights. And a person with a bad temper commits many sins.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

Suppose a ruler gets very angry with you. If he does, don’t quit your job in the palace. Being calm can overcome what you have done against him.

Matthew 5:9

Blessed are those who make peace. They will be called children of God.