Proverbs 15:18

New International Version

A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:43

Then the men of Israel answered the men of Judah, “We have ten shares in the king; so we have a greater claim on David than you have. Why then do you treat us with contempt? Weren’t we the first to speak of bringing back our king?” But the men of Judah pressed their claims even more forcefully than the men of Israel.

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.

Proverbs 14:29

Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.

Proverbs 15:1

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

Proverbs 15:19

The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.

Proverbs 16:14

A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it.

Proverbs 16:28

A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.

Proverbs 22:24

Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered,

Proverbs 25:15

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

Proverbs 26:21

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

Proverbs 28:25

The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the Lord will prosper.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If a ruler’s anger rises against you, do not leave your post; calmness can lay great offenses to rest.

Matthew 5:9

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