Proverbs 15:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 15:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 15:18 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 15:18 — KJV
“A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.”
— Proverbs 15:18 (KJV)
Proverbs 15:18 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 15:18
“And refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them; but hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage: but thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and forsookest them not. a God...: Heb. a God of pardons”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:18: slow, anger
“Pour out thine indignation upon them, and let thy wrathful anger take hold of them.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:18: wrathful, anger
“The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. plentious...: Heb. great in mercy”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:18: slow, anger
“They angered him also at the waters of strife, so that it went ill with Moses for their sakes:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:18: strife, anger
“The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. of great...: Heb. great in mercy”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:18: slow, anger
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