Proverbs 15:18

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 15:18

BSB
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
AKJV
A wrathful man stirs up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeases strife.
CPDV
A short-tempered man provokes conflicts. Whoever is patient tempers those who are stirred up.
ERV
A wrathful man stirreth up contention: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
NHEB
A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
SMT
A man of wrath will excite strife: and he slow to anger will appease contention.

Commentary for Proverbs 15:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 15:18
Summary
Hot temper escalates conflict; patience resolves it
Event
Effects of temper on conflict
Estimated Time Period
c. 970 BC
Category
Wisdom