Proverbs 22:24

Proverbs 22:24 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:
• New International Version (NIV)Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered,
• English Standard Version (ESV)Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man,
• New King James Version (NKJV)Make no friendship with an angry man, And with a furious man do not go,

Context of Proverbs 22:24

22Do not rob the poor because he is poor [and defenseless], Nor crush the afflicted [by legal proceedings] at the gate [where the city court is held], 23For the Lord will plead their case And take the life of those who rob them. Do not even associate with a man given to angry outbursts; Or go [along] with a hot-tempered man, 25Or you will learn his [undisciplined] ways And get yourself trapped [in a situation from which it is hard to escape]. 26Do not be among those who give pledges [involving themselves in others’ finances], Or among those who become guarantors for others’ debts.

Proverbs 22:24 word by word

אַל־תִּ֭תְרַע אֶת־בַּ֣עַל אָ֑ף וְאֶת־אִ֥ישׁ חֵ֝מוֹת לֹ֣א תָבֽוֹא׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Make no friendshipרָעָהrâ‛âh · to accompanyH7462
• with an angryאַף'aph · face: angerH639
• manבַּעַלba‛al · master: menH1167
• and with a furiousחֵמָהchêmâh chêmâ' · rageH2534
• manאִישׁ'îysh · manH376
• thou shalt not goבּוֹאbô' · to come (in): comeH935

Cross-references for Proverbs 22:24

• Proverbs 21:24“Proud,” “Haughty,” “Scoffer,” are his names Who acts with overbearing and insolent pride.
• Proverbs 29:22An angry man stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered and undisciplined man commits many transgressions.
• 2 Corinthians 6:14Do not be unequally bound together with unbelievers [do not make mismatched alliances with them, inconsistent with your faith]. For what partnership can righteousness have with lawlessness? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?

Commentaries on Proverbs 22:24

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 24Make no friendship with an angry man - Spirit has a wonderful and unaccountable influence upon spirit. From those with whom we associate we acquire habits, and learn their ways, imbibe their spirit, show their tempers and walk in their steps. We cannot be too choice of our company, for we may soon learn ways that will be a snare to our soul.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 24-25Verses 24-25 Our corrupt hearts have so much tinder in them, that it is dangerous to have to do with those that throw about the sparks of their passion.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 24-25Saying 2: An angry or hot-tempered person cannot control their emotions and shows anger at the wrong times.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 24-2524-25. (Compare Pr 2:12-15; 4:14).Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 22:24

• Anger
• Company
• Example
• Friendship
• Influence

In the dictionaries

• Evil
• Hide
• Lender
• Prudent
• Rob
• Train
• Proverbs, the Book of
• Sirach, the Alphabet of
• Wisdom
• Proverbs, Book of

Commentaries on Proverbs 22

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings