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A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
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Christian Standard Bible
A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but one slow to anger calms strife.
English Standard Version
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.
King James Version
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
New American Standard Bible
A hot-tempered person stirs up strife, But the slow to anger calms a dispute.
New International Version
A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.
New King James Version
A wrathful man stirs up strife, But he who is slow to anger allays contention.
New Living Translation
A hot-tempered person starts fights; a cool-tempered person stops them.
World English Bible
A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.