Proverbs 29:22
An angry man stirs up strife, 2 and a wrathful man abounds in rebellious breach of relationships. 1
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In The King James Version
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
In Context
21He who pampers his servant from youth 2 will have him become a son in the end. 1
23A man’s pride brings him low, 2 but one of lowly spirit gains kavod ·weighty glory·. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 10:12Hatred stirs up strife, 2 but love covers all rebellious breaches of relationships. + 10:12. Quoted in James 5:20; 1 Pet 4:8 1
Proverbs 15:18A wrathful man stirs up contention, 2 but one who is slow to anger appeases strife. 1
Proverbs 22:24Don’t befriend a hot-tempered man, 2 and don’t associate with one who harbors anger: 1
Proverbs 27:17Iron sharpens iron; 2 so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance. 1
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 →