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Proverbs 15:18
An angry man makes men come to blows, but he who is slow to get angry puts an end to fighting.
Proverbs 15:18 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 15:18 in other translations
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
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In context
15 All the days of the troubled are evil; but he whose heart is glad has an unending feast.
16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great wealth together with trouble.
17 Better is a simple meal where love is, than a fat ox and hate with it.
18 An angry man makes men come to blows, but he who is slow to get angry puts an end to fighting.
19 Thorns are round the way of the hater of work; but the road of the hard worker becomes a highway.
20 A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man has no respect for his mother.
21 Foolish behaviour is joy to the unwise; but a man of good sense makes his way straight.
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