Proverbs 15:18 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

An angry person stirs up conflict, but someone who is slow to get angry calms down arguments.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is teaching that quick-tempered people create fights, while patient people help resolve conflicts peacefully.

📚 Historical Context

This proverb was written during Israel's golden age under King Solomon, around 950 BC, as part of practical wisdom literature meant to guide daily relationships and behavior. In ancient Hebrew culture, maintaining community harmony was essential for survival, making anger management and conflict resolution vital skills. These sayings were used to teach young people how to live wisely in family and community settings.

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