Proverbs 29:22
An angry man is the cause of fighting, and a man given to wrath does much wrong.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
In Context
21If a servant is gently cared for from his early years, he will become a cause of sorrow in the end.
23A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:12Hate is a cause of violent acts, but all errors are covered up by love.
Proverbs 15:18An angry man makes men come to blows, but he who is slow to get angry puts an end to fighting.
Proverbs 22:24Do not be friends with a man who is given to wrath; do not go in the company of an angry man:
Proverbs 27:17Iron makes iron sharp; so a man makes sharp his friend.
James 3:16For where envy is, and the desire to get the better of others, there is no order, but every sort of evil-doing.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:22
21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length. Note, 1. It is an imprudent thing in a master to be too fond of a servant, to advance him too fast, and admit him to be too familiar with him, to suffer him to be over-nice and curious in his diet, and clothing, and lodging, and so to bring him up delicately, because he is a favourite, and an agreeable servant; it should be remembered that he is a servant, and, by being thus indulged, will be spoiled for any… Read the whole commentary →