Proverbs 29:22
An angry man stirreth up contention, And a furious man is multiplying transgression.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
In Context
21Whoso is bringing up his servant delicately, from youth, [At] his latter end also he is continuator.
23The pride of man humbleth him, And humility of spirit upholdeth honour.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:12Hatred awaketh contentions, And over all transgressions love covereth.
Proverbs 15:18A man of fury stirreth up contention, And the slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Proverbs 22:24Shew not thyself friendly with an angry man, And with a man of fury go not in,
Proverbs 27:17Iron by iron is sharpened, And a man sharpens the face of his friend.
James 3:16for where zeal and rivalry [are], there is insurrection and every evil matter;
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 →