Proverbs 29:22
An angry man stirs up contention, || And a furious man is multiplying transgression.
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
In Context
23The pride of man humbles him, || And humility of spirit upholds honor.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:12Hatred awakens contentions, || And love covers over all transgressions.
Proverbs 15:18A man of fury stirs up contention, || And the slow to anger appeases strife.
Proverbs 22:24Do not show yourself friendly with an angry man, || And do not go in with a man of fury,
Proverbs 27:17Iron is sharpened by iron, || And a man sharpens the face of his friend.
James 3:16for where zeal and rivalry [are], there is insurrection and every evil matter;
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 →