The Israelites answered, “We have ten shares in David. [112] So we have more right to David than you do. But you ignored us. Why? We were the ones that first talked about bringing our king back.”
Proverbs 15:18 - Easy To Read Version People that are easily angered cause trouble. But a patient person causes peace. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger appeases contention. American Standard Version (1901) A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. Common English Bible Hotheads stir up conflict, but patient people calm down strife. Catholic Public Domain Version A short-tempered man provokes conflicts. Whoever is patient tempers those who are stirred up. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version A passionate man stirreth up strifes: he that is patient appeaseth those that are stirred up. |
The Israelites answered, “We have ten shares in David. [112] So we have more right to David than you do. But you ignored us. Why? We were the ones that first talked about bringing our king back.”
Hate causes arguments. But love forgives every wrong thing people do.
A patient person is very smart. A person who is easily angered shows that he is a fool.
A peaceful answer causes anger to disappear. But a rough answer causes anger to grow.
A lazy person will have trouble everywhere. But life will be easy for honest people.
When a king is angry, he can kill someone. And a wise person will try to keep the king happy.
A troublemaker is always causing problems. That person spreads gossip and causes trouble between close friends.
Don’t be friends with a person who becomes angry easily. Don’t go near a person who becomes mad fast.
Patient talk can make any person change his thinking, even a ruler. Gentle talk is very powerful.
Charcoal keeps the coals burning. And wood keeps the fire burning. In the same way, people who make trouble keep arguments alive.
A selfish person causes trouble. But the person who trusts in the Lord will be rewarded.
An angry person causes trouble. And the person who becomes angry easily is guilty of many sins.
Don’t quit your job just because the boss is angry at you. If you remain calm and helpful, you can correct even great mistakes. {\cf2\super [39]}
What great blessings there are for the people that work to bring peace!\par God will call them his sons and daughters.\par