Proverbs 29:22
An angry man stirreth up strife, And a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
In context
19 A servant will not be corrected by words: For though he understand he will not answer. 20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become his son at the length. 22 An angry man stirreth up strife, And a furious man aboundeth in transgression. 23 A man's pride shall bring him low: But honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. 24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: He heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: But whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 29:22 in the NIV
An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 29:22 in the ESV
A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression.