Proverbs 29:22
An angry person stirs up strife 1 and a master of rage commits many sins. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
In Context
21One who pampers his slave from youth, 1 at the end of it there will be trouble. 1
23A person's pride brings him low, 1 but one who has a humble spirit will be given honor. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 10:12Hatred stirs up conflicts, 1 but love covers over all offenses. 1
Proverbs 15:18An angry man stirs up arguments, 1 but a person who is slow to anger quiets a quarrel. 1
Proverbs 22:24Do not make a friend of someone who is ruled by anger 1 and you must not go with one who rages, 1
Proverbs 27:17Iron sharpens iron; 1 in the same way, a man sharpens his friend. 1
James 3:16For where there are jealousy and ambition, there is confusion 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 →