Proverbs 29:22
A short-tempered man provokes quarrels. And whoever is easily angered is more likely to sin.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
In Context
21Whoever nurtures his servant delicately from childhood, afterwards will find him defiant.
23Humiliation follows the arrogant. And glory shall uphold the humble in spirit.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:12Hatred rises up from disputes. And charity covers all offenses.
Proverbs 15:18A short-tempered man provokes conflicts. Whoever is patient tempers those who are stirred up.
Proverbs 22:24Do not be willing to be a friend to an angry man, and do not walk with a furious man,
Proverbs 27:17Iron sharpens iron, and a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.
James 3:16For wherever envy and contention is, there too is inconstancy and every depraved work.
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 →