Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 15:18
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Berean Standard Bible
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
King James Version
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but [he that is] slow to anger appeaseth strife.
World English Bible
A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
American Standard Version
A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 15
16 Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
17 Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.
18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
19 The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
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