Devine Scripture

Proverbs 15:18

Proverbs chapter 15 · verse 18 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

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

v.18This passage

v.19The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 28:25

    He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

  • Ecclesiastes 10:4

    If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for gentleness allayeth great offences.

  • Acts 6:1

    Now in these days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian Jews against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.

  • Matthew 5:9

    Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God.

  • Genesis 13:8

    And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdsmen and thy herdsmen; for we are brethren.

  • Proverbs 29:22

    An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.