Proverbs 15:18

Modern

A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.

Traditional

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

Literal

A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one long of nostrils quiets fighting.

Latin

Vir iracundus provocat rixas; qui patiens est mitigat suscitatas.

Hebrew

English

A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.

Managing your anger shows wisdom (see also James 1:19–20).

Theme notes and profiles

Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 26:21
Like charcoal for embers and wood for fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.
Proverbs 29:22
An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Proverbs 14:29
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
Ecclesiastes 10:4
If the ruler’s temper flares against you, do not abandon your post, for calmness lays great offenses to rest.
James 1:19–20
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
Proverbs 10:12
Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.
Proverbs 16:28
A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.
Proverbs 28:25
A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
James 3:14–16
But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.
Genesis 13:8–9
So Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no contention between you and me, or between your herdsmen and my herdsmen. After all, we are kinsmen.