Proverbs 15:17-18 Devotionals, Articles & Bible Study

¹⁷Better a dish of vegetables where there is love

than a fattened ox with hatred.

¹⁸A hot-tempered man stirs up strife,

but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.

— Proverbs 15:17-18

(BSB)

Get Verse of the Day

List Cross References

Verse of the Day is a free daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought, and prayer—read by one million people worldwide!

Cross References Provided by Open Bible

Related Resources from Heartlight

There are 3 resources related to this passage:

A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension,...

Illustration of Proverbs 15:18

Illustration of Proverbs 15:18 -- A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.

Better a meal of vegetables where there...

Illustration of Proverbs 15:17

Illustration of Proverbs 15:17 -- Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred.

Better a meal of vegetables where there...

Illustration of Proverbs 15:17

Illustration of Proverbs 15:17 -- Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred.

The Berean Standard Bible

The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) is a modern, clear, and faithful translation based on the best available Greek and Hebrew manuscripts. Ideal for reading, study, and sharing, it entered the public domain in 2023. For more information, visit berean.bible.