Proverbs 29:22

Proverbs 29:22 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
• New International Version (NIV)An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.
• English Standard Version (ESV)A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression.
• New King James Version (NKJV)An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression.

Context of Proverbs 29:22

20Do you see a [conceited] man who speaks quickly [offering his opinions or answering without thinking]? There is more hope for a [thickheaded] fool than for him. 21He who pampers his slave from childhood Will find him to be a son in the end. An angry man stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered and undisciplined man commits many transgressions. 23A man’s pride and sense of self-importance will bring him down, But he who has a humble spirit will obtain honor. 24Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own life; He hears the curse [when swearing an oath to testify], but discloses nothing [and commits perjury by omission].

Proverbs 29:22 word by word

אִֽישׁ־אַ֭ף יְגָרֶ֣ה מָד֑וֹן וּבַ֖עַל חֵמָ֣ה רַב־פָּֽשַׁע׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• An angryאַף'aph · face: angerH639
• manאִישׁ'îysh · manH376
• stirreth upגָּרָהgârâh · to stir upH1624
• strifeמָדוֹןmâdôn · strifeH4066
• and a furiousחֵמָהchêmâh chêmâ' · rageH2534
• manבַּעַלba‛al · master: menH1167
• aboundeth inרַבrab · manyH7227
• transgressionפֶּ֫שַׁעpesha‛ · transgressionH6588

Cross-references for Proverbs 29:22

• Proverbs 10:12Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers and overwhelms all transgressions [forgiving and overlooking another’s faults].
• Proverbs 15:18A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, But he who is slow to anger and patient calms disputes.
• Proverbs 17:19He who loves transgression loves strife and is quarrelsome; He who [proudly] raises his gate seeks destruction [because of his arrogant pride].
• Proverbs 26:21Like charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife.
• Proverbs 30:33Surely the churning of milk produces butter, And wringing the nose produces blood; So the churning of anger produces strife.
• Proverbs 22:24Do not even associate with a man given to angry outbursts; Or go [along] with a hot-tempered man,
• James 3:16For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder [unrest, rebellion] and every evil thing and morally degrading practice.

Commentaries on Proverbs 29:22

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 22An angry man stirreth up strife - His spirit begets its like wherever he goes. And a furious man aboundeth in transgression - His furious spirit is always carrying him into extremes, and each of these is a transgression.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 22Verse 22 An angry, passionate disposition makes men provoking to one another, and provoking to God.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2222. (Compare Pr 15:18). Such are delighted by discord and violence.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 29:22

• Anger
• Strife

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Commentaries on Proverbs 29

• 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
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings