Proverbs 29:22
An angry man stirs up strife,and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
New Heart English Bible
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 youthwill have him become a son in the end.
23A man's pride brings him low,but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:12Hatred stirs up strife,but love covers all wrongs.
Proverbs 15:18A wrathful man stirs up contention,but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
Proverbs 22:24Do not befriend a hot-tempered man,and do not associate with one who harbors anger:
Proverbs 27:17Iron sharpens iron;so a man sharpens his friend's countenance.
James 3:16For where jealousy and selfish ambition are, there is confusion and every evil deed.
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 →