New American Standard Bible 2020
Proverbs 15:18
Proverbs 15:18 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
- New International Version (NIV)A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.
- English Standard Version (ESV)A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.
- New King James Version (NKJV)A wrathful man stirs up strife, But he who is slow to anger allays contention.
Context of Proverbs 15:18
16Better is a little with the fear of the Lord Than great treasure, and turmoil with the treasure. 17Better is a portion of vegetables where there is love, Than a fattened ox served with hatred. A hot-tempered person stirs up strife, But the slow to anger calms a dispute. 19The way of the lazy one is like a hedge of thorns, But the path of the upright is a highway. 20A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.
Read all of Proverbs 15Proverbs 15:18 word by word
אִ֣ישׁ חֵ֭מָה יְגָרֶ֣ה מָד֑וֹן וְאֶ֥רֶך אַ֝פַּ֗יִם יַשְׁקִ֥יט רִֽיב׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 15:18
- Proverbs 10:12Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all offenses.
- Proverbs 26:21Like charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire, So is a contentious person to kindle strife.
- Proverbs 28:25An arrogant person stirs up strife, But one who trusts in the Lord will prosper.
- Proverbs 29:22An angry person stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered person abounds in wrongdoing.
- 2 Samuel 19:43But the men of Israel answered the men of Judah and said, “We have ten parts in the king, therefore we also have more claim on David than you. Why then did you treat us with contempt? Was it not our advice first to bring back our king?” Yet the words of the men of Judah were harsher than the words of the men of Israel.
- 2 Samuel 20:1Now a worthless man happened to be there whose name was Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjaminite; and he blew the trumpet and said, “We have no share in David, Nor do we have an inheritance in the son of Jesse; Every man to his tents, Israel!”
- James 3:14But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth.
- Proverbs 15:1A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
- Proverbs 25:15Through patience a ruler may be persuaded, And a gentle tongue breaks bone.
- Genesis 13:8So Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no strife between you and me, nor between my herdsmen and your herdsmen, for we are relatives!
- Judges 8:1Then the men of Ephraim said to Gideon, “What is this thing that you have done to us, not calling upon us when you went to fight against Midian?” And they quarreled with him vehemently.
- 1 Samuel 25:24She fell at his feet and said, “On me alone, my lord, be the blame. And please let your slave speak to you, and listen to the words of your slave.
- Ecclesiastes 10:4If the ruler’s temper rises against you, do not abandon your place, because composure puts great offenses to rest.
- Matthew 5:9“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
- Acts 6:1Now at this time, as the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint developed on the part of the Hellenistic Jews against the native Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food.
- James 1:19You know this, my beloved brothers and sisters. Now everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;
Commentaries on Proverbs 15:18
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 18Verse 18 He that is slow to anger, not only prevents strife, but appeases it, if kindled.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 18Managing your anger shows wisdom (see also James 1:19–20).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1818. (Compare Pr 14:29; 16:32).Read the comment
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Notes
- 1. Proverbs 15:18 Prov 16:28; 26:21; 29:22 ↩
- 2. Proverbs 15:18 Prov 14:29 ↩
- 3. Proverbs 15:18 Gen 13:8; Prov 16:14; Eccl 10:4 ↩
Commentaries on Proverbs 15
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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