Proverbs 29:22
An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
In Context
21A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
23A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:12Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.
Proverbs 15:18A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
Proverbs 22:24Do not make friends with an angry man, and do not associate with a hot-tempered man,
Proverbs 27:17As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
James 3:16For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice.
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 →