Proverbs 15:18 · KJV
“A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but {he that is} slow to anger appeaseth strife.”
— Proverbs 15:18
Better {is} a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
The way of the slothful {man is} as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous {is} made plain. {is made...: Heb. is raised up as a causey}
Proverbs 15 — Context
Better {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. {is made...: Heb. is raised up as a causey}
20A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
Cross References
Proverbs 26:21
{As} coals {are} to burning coals, and wood to fire; so {is} a contentious man to kindle strife.
Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Proverbs 29:22
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
Matthew 5:9
Blessed {are} the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Proverbs 14:29
{He that is} slow to wrath {is} of great understanding: but {he that is} hasty of spirit exalteth folly. {hasty...: Heb. short of spirit}
Ecclesiastes 10:4
If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.
James 1:19-20
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Proverbs 10:12
Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.