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Proverbs 15:18
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A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.
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Proverbs 15:18 in Other Translations
KJV
18
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
ESV
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A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.
NLT
18
A hot-tempered person starts fights; a cool-tempered person stops them.
MSG
18
Hot tempers start fights; a calm, cool spirit keeps the peace.
CSB
18
A hot-tempered man stirs up conflict, but a man slow to anger calms strife.
Proverbs 15:18 In-Context
16
Better a little with the fear of the LORDthan great wealth with turmoil.
17
Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.
18
A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.
19
The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
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A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
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Proverbs 6:16-19
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Proverbs 14:17
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Proverbs 26:21
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Genesis 13:8
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