Proverbs 29:22
A man given to anger, stirreth up strife, and, he that exceedeth in wrath, aboundeth in transgression.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
In Context
23The loftiness of a man, layeth him low,—but, one of a lowly spirit, shall attain unto honour.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:12Hatred, stirreth up strifes, but, over all transgressions, love throweth a covering.
Proverbs 15:18A wrathful man, stirreth up strife, but, he that is slow to anger, calmeth contention.
Proverbs 22:24Do not have friendship with one given to anger, and, with a wrathful man, shall thou not enter in:
Proverbs 27:17Let, iron, by iron, become sharp, and let, a man, sharpen the face of his friend.
James 3:16For, where jealousy and rivalry are, there, are anarchy and every ignoble 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 →