Proverbs 29:22
An angrie man stirreth vp strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
In Context
21He that delicately bringeth vp his seruant from youth, at length he will be euen as his sone.
23The pride of a man shall bring him lowe: but the humble in spirit shall enioy glory.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:12Hatred stirreth vp contentions: but loue couereth all trespasses.
Proverbs 15:18An angrie man stirreth vp strife: but hee that is slowe to wrath, appeaseth strife.
Proverbs 22:24Make no friendship with an angrie man, neither goe with the furious man,
Proverbs 27:17Yron sharpeneth yron, so doeth man sharpen the face of his friend.
James 3:16For where enuying and strife is, there is sedition, and all maner of euill workes.
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 →