Verse 22

An angry man stirs up strife, and a hot-tempered man commits many transgressions.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 15:18 : 18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but one who is patient calms a quarrel.
  • Prov 17:19 : 19 Whoever loves transgression loves strife; whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.
  • Prov 26:21 : 21 Charcoal for embers and wood for fire, and a contentious person for kindling strife.
  • Jas 3:16 : 16 For where there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there is disorder and every evil practice.
  • Prov 22:24 : 24 Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, and do not associate with one easily angered.
  • Prov 10:12 : 12 Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers all offenses.
  • Prov 14:17 : 17 A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and one who devises evil is hated.
  • Prov 30:33 : 33 For as churning cream produces butter, and as twisting the nose produces blood, so stirring up anger produces strife.