Proverbs 15:18

18 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
18 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.
20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Proverbs 6:16-19; S Proverbs 14:17; Proverbs 26:21
  • 2. S Genesis 13:8
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