Proverbs 29:22
An angry man stirreth up strife, And a passionate man aboundeth in transgression.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
In Context
21He that bringeth up his servant delicately from childhood Shall have him become a son at the last.
23A man's pride will bring him low; But he that is of a humble spirit shall obtain honor.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:12Hatred stirreth up strife; But love covereth all offences.
Proverbs 15:18The passionate man stirreth up strife; But he who is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Proverbs 22:24Make no friendship with a passionate man, Nor be the companion of a man prone to wrath;
Proverbs 27:17Iron sharpeneth iron; So one man sharpeneth the face of another.
James 3:16For where there is rivalry and strife, there is confusion and every evil 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 →