Proverbs 15:18

A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

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Before · Proverbs 15:16–17

16Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble. 17Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.

18A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

After · Proverbs 15:19–20

19The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway. 20A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.

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