Proverbs 15:18

Proverbs Of Solomon

¹⁷ Better a meal of vegetables where there is love
than a fattened ox with hatred. ¹⁸ A hot-tempered man stirs up conflict,
but a man slow to anger calms strife. ¹⁹ A slacker’s way is like a thorny hedge,
but the path of the upright is a highway.

Slow to Anger

Stirs Up Strife

Stirs Up Dissension

Proverbs 26:21

As charcoal for embers and wood for fire,
so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry man stirs up conflict,
and a hot-tempered man increases rebellion.

Proverbs 14:29

A patient person shows great understanding,
but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turns away anger,
but a harsh word stirs up wrath.

Proverbs 28:25

A greedy person provokes conflict,
but whoever trusts in the Lord will prosper.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the ruler’s anger rises against you, don’t leave your place,
for calmness puts great offenses to rest.

Genesis 13:8-9

Then Abram said to Lot, “Please, let’s not have quarreling between you and me, or between your herdsmen and my herdsmen, since we are relatives.

Judges 8:1-3

The men of Ephraim said to him, “Why have you done this to us, not calling us when you went to fight against the Midianites?” And they argued with him violently.

1 Samuel 25:24-44

She fell at his feet and said, “The guilt is mine, my lord, but please let your servant speak to you directly. Listen to the words of your servant.

2 Samuel 19:43-1

The men of Israel answered the men of Judah: “We have 10 shares in the king, so we have a greater claim to David than you. Why then do you despise us? Weren’t we the first to speak of restoring our king?” But the words of the men of Judah were harsher than those of the men of Israel.

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up conflicts,
but love covers all offenses.

Proverbs 16:28

A contrary man spreads conflict,
and a gossip separates close friends.

Proverbs 25:15

A ruler can be persuaded through patience,
and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

Matthew 5:9

The peacemakers are blessed,
for they will be called sons of God.

Acts 6:1-5

In those days, as the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint by the Hellenistic Jews against the Hebraic Jews that their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution.

James 1:19-20

My dearly loved brothers, understand this: Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

James 3:14-16

But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your heart, don’t brag and deny the truth.