Proverbs 15:18

New King James Version

A wrathful man stirs up strife, But he who is slow to anger allays contention.

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 right to David than you. Why then do you despise us—were we not the first to advise bringing back our king?” Yet the words of the men of Judah were fiercer than the words of the men of Israel.

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins.

Proverbs 14:29

He who is slow to wrath has great understanding, But he who is impulsive exalts folly.

Proverbs 15:1

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

Proverbs 15:19

The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns, But the way of the upright is a highway.

Proverbs 16:14

As messengers of death is the king’s wrath, But a wise man will appease it.

Proverbs 16:28

A perverse man sows strife, And a whisperer separates the best of friends.

Proverbs 22:24

Make no friendship with an angry man, And with a furious man do not go,

Proverbs 25:15

By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded, And a gentle tongue breaks a bone.

Proverbs 26:21

As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife.

Proverbs 28:25

He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the Lord will be prospered.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the spirit of the ruler rises against you, Do not leave your post; For conciliation pacifies great offenses.

Matthew 5:9

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