New English Translation
Proverbs 15:18
18A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.
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 little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth and turmoil with it. 17Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox where there is hatred. A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel. 19The way of the sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is like a highway. 20A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.
Read all of Proverbs 15Proverbs 15:18 word by word
אִ֣ישׁ חֵ֭מָה יְגָרֶ֣ה מָד֑וֹן וְאֶ֥רֶך אַ֝פַּ֗יִם יַשְׁקִ֥יט רִֽיב׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 15:18
- Proverbs 10:12Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.
- Proverbs 26:21Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife.
- Proverbs 28:25The greedy person stirs up dissension, but the one who trusts in the Lord will prosper.
- Proverbs 29:22An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression.
- 2 Samuel 19:43The men of Israel replied to the men of Judah, “We have ten shares in the king, and we have a greater claim on David than you do! Why do you want to curse us? Weren’t we the first to suggest bringing back our king?” But the comments of the men of Judah were more severe than those of the men of Israel.
- 2 Samuel 20:1Now a wicked man named Sheba son of Bicri, a Benjaminite, happened to be there. He blew the trumpet and said, “We have no share in David; we have no inheritance in this son of Jesse! Every man go home, O Israel!”
- James 3:14But if you have bitter jealousy and selfishness in your hearts, do not boast and tell lies against the truth.
- Proverbs 15:1A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
- Proverbs 25:15Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a soft tongue can break a bone.
- Genesis 13:8Abram said to Lot, “Let there be no quarreling between me and you, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen, for we are close relatives.
- Judges 8:1The Ephraimites said to him, “Why have you done such a thing to us? You did not summon us when you went to fight the Midianites!” They argued vehemently with him.
- 1 Samuel 25:24Falling at his feet, she said, “My lord, I accept all the guilt! But please let your female servant speak with my lord! Please listen to the words of your servant!
- Ecclesiastes 10:4If the anger of the ruler flares up against you, do not resign from your position, for a calm response can undo great offenses.
- Matthew 5:9“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.
- Acts 6:1Now in those days, when the disciples were growing in number, a complaint arose on the part of the Greek-speaking Jews against the native Hebraic Jews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.
- James 1:19Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, 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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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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