Proverbs 15:18-20

King James Version

¹⁸A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

¹⁹The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

²⁰A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth 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.

King James Version (KJV)

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New International Version (NIV)