Proverbs 15:18
What does Proverbs 15:18 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 15:18 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949An angry man makes men come to blows, but he who is slow to get angry puts an end to fighting.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A man of fury stirreth up contention, And the slow to anger appeaseth strife.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A passionate man stirreth up strifes: he that is patient appeaseth those that are stirred up.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A furious man stirreth up contention; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Context
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.
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