Proverbs 29:22
A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression.
In context
19 By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond. 20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him his heir. 22 A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression. 23 One’s pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor. 24 The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.
25 The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 29:22 in the KJV
An angry man stirreth up strife, And a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 29:22 in the NIV
An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.