Proverbs 15:18

The Message

Hot tempers start fights; a calm, cool spirit keeps the peace.

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:43

The men of Israel shot back, “We have ten shares in the king to your one. Besides we’re the firstborn—so why are we having to play second fiddle? It was our idea to bring him back.” But the men of Judah took a harder line than the men of Israel.

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred starts fights, but love pulls a quilt over the bickering.

Proverbs 14:29

Slowness to anger makes for deep understanding; a quick-tempered person stockpiles stupidity.

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle response defuses anger, but a sharp tongue kindles a temper-fire.

Proverbs 15:19

The path of lazy people is overgrown with briers; the diligent walk down a smooth road.

Proverbs 16:14

An intemperate leader wreaks havoc in lives; you’re smart to stay clear of someone like that.

Proverbs 16:28

Troublemakers start fights; gossips break up friendships.

Proverbs 22:24

Don’t hang out with angry people; don’t keep company with hotheads. Bad temper is contagious— don’t get infected.

Proverbs 25:15

Patient persistence pierces through indifference; gentle speech breaks down rigid defenses.

Proverbs 26:21

A quarrelsome person in a dispute is like kerosene thrown on a fire.

Proverbs 28:25

A grasping person stirs up trouble, but trust in God brings a sense of well-being.

Proverbs 29:22

Angry people stir up a lot of discord; the intemperate stir up trouble.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If a ruler loses his temper against you, don’t panic; A calm disposition quiets intemperate rage. * * *

Matthew 5:9

“You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That’s when you discover who you really are, and your place in God’s family.