Proverbs 29:22
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An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
In other translations
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
Hebrew words
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Related verses
- Proverbs 15:18A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
- Proverbs 17:19He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.He who loves transgression loves strife; he who builds his gate high invites destruction.
- Proverbs 26:21As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.Like charcoal for embers and wood for fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.
- Proverbs 14:17He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.
- Proverbs 10:12Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.
- Proverbs 22:24Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:Do not make friends with an angry man, and do not associate with a hot-tempered man,
- Proverbs 30:33Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.For as the churning of milk yields butter, and the twisting of the nose draws blood, so the stirring of anger brings forth strife.”
- James 3:16For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice.
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