Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
But the
King James Version
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Holman Bible
but a man slow to anger
International Standard Version
The quickly angered man stirs up contention, but anyone who controls his temper calms a dispute.
A Conservative Version
A wrathful man stirs up contention, but he 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.
Amplified
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife,
But he who is slow to anger and patient calms disputes.
Bible in Basic English
An angry man makes men come to blows, but he who is slow to get angry puts an end to fighting.
Darby Translation
A furious man stirreth up contention; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Julia Smith Translation
A man of wrath will excite strife: and he slow to anger will appease contention.
King James 2000
A wrathful man stirs up strife: but he that is slow to anger quiets strife.
Lexham Expanded Bible
A man who is hot-tempered will stir up strife, but he who is slow [to] {anger}, he will calm contention.
Modern King James verseion
A wrathful man stirs up fighting, but one slow to anger calms fighting.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
An angry man stirreth up strife; but he that is patient stilleth discord.
NET Bible
A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.
New Heart English Bible
A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
The Emphasized Bible
A wrathful man, stirreth up strife, but, he that is slow to anger, calmeth contention.
Webster
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
A man of fury stirreth up contention, And the slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Themes
Anger » Those that are slow to anger
Contentiousness » The contentious spirit
Dissention » The contentious spirit
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 15:18
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
17
Better is a bowel of soup where there is love, than a steak with someone you hate.
18
But the
Cross References
Proverbs 26:21
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle disputes.
Proverbs 29:22
An angry man stirs up dissension. A furious man abounds in sin.
Proverbs 14:29
He who is slow to anger has great understanding. He who is short tempered exalts foolishness.
Proverbs 15:1
A mild answer turns away anger. Harsh words stir up anger.
Proverbs 28:25
The person with a proud heart stirs up discord. The person who trusts Jehovah will prosper.
Ecclesiastes 10:4
If the temper of the ruler rises up against you do not withdraw from him for gentleness can put a stop to great offenses.
Genesis 13:8-9
Abram said to Lot: Let us not have any quarreling between you and me, or between your herdsmen and mine, for we are brothers.
Judges 8:1-3
Then the people of Ephraim said to Gideon: Why did you not call us when you went to fight the Midianites? Why did you treat us like this? They complained bitterly about it.
1 Samuel 25:24-44
She fell at his feet and said: Let me be held responsible for this wrong. Please let me speak with you. Please listen to me.
2 Samuel 19:43-1
The Israelites replied: We have ten times as many claims on King David as you have! We know he is one of you. Why do you look down on us? Do not forget that we were the first to talk about bringing the king back! The men of Judah were more violent in making their claims than the men of Israel.
Proverbs 10:12
Hatred stirs up strife. Love covers all sins.
Proverbs 16:28
A perverse man sows discord. A whisperer separates good friends.
Proverbs 25:15
A ruler is persuaded by patience, and a soft tongue breaks the bone.
Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.
Acts 6:1-5
The number of disciples increased at that time. A murmuring arose on the part of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.
James 1:19-20
You know this, my beloved brothers. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
James 3:14-16
If you have bitter jealousy (envy) and greedy ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and lie against the truth.