Proverbs 15:18-20

New Life Version

¹⁸A man with a bad temper starts fights, but he who is slow to anger quiets fighting.

¹⁹The path of the lazy man is grown over with thorns, but the path of the faithful is a good road.

²⁰A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man hates his mother.

Proverbs 15:18-20

New International Version

¹⁸A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict,^(A)
but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.^(B)

¹⁹The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns,^(C)
but the path of the upright is a highway.

²⁰A wise son brings joy to his father,^(D)
but a foolish man despises his mother.

New Life Version (NLV)

New International Version (NIV)