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Proverbs 15:18

A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Proverbs 15:18 · King James Version

In other versions

  • A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

    ASV

  • An angry man makes men come to blows, but he who is slow to get angry puts an end to fighting.

    BBE

  • A furious man stirreth up contention; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

    DBY

  • A wrathful man stirs up contention, But one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

    WEB

  • A man of fury stirreth up contention, And the slow to anger appeaseth strife.

    YLT

  • A wrathful man stirs up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeases strife.

    ENG

  • A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

    WBT

  • A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.

    BSB

In context

16Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

17Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

18A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

19The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

20A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

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