18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.

Other Translations of Proverbs 15:18

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.

The Message

18 Hot tempers start fights; a calm, cool spirit keeps the peace.

New King James Version

18 A wrathful man stirs up strife, But he who is slow to anger allays contention.

New Living Translation

18 A hot-tempered person starts fights; a cool-tempered person stops them.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 15:18

Commentary on Proverbs 15:18

(Read Proverbs 15:18)

He that is slow to anger, not only prevents strife, but appeases it, if kindled.