Proverbs 22:24
Do not make a friend of someone who is ruled by anger 1 and you must not go with one who rages, 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:
In Context
23for Yahweh will plead their case, 1 and he will rob of life those who robbed them. 1
25or you will learn his ways 1 and you will take bait for your soul. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 13:20Walk with wise people and you will be wise, 1 but the companion of fools will suffer harm. 1
Proverbs 21:24The proud and haughty person—”Mocker” is his name— 1 acts with arrogant pride. 1
2 Corinthians 6:14Do not be tied together with unbelievers. For what association does righteousness have with lawlessness? For what fellowship does light have with darkness?
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 22:23-24
Caution against Oppressing the Poor. 22 Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate: 23 For the Lord will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them. After this solemn preface, one would have expected something new and surprising; but no; here is a plain and common, but very needful caution against the barbarous and inhuman practices of oppressing poor people. Observe, I. The sin itself, and that is robbing the poor and making them poorer, taking from those… Read the whole commentary →