Proverbs 29:22

American Standard Version (1901)

An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 15:18 : 18 A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
  • Prov 17:19 : 19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.
  • Prov 26:21 : 21 [ As] coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to inflame strife.
  • Jas 3:16 : 16 For where jealousy and faction are, there is confusion and every vile deed.
  • Prov 22:24 : 24 Make no friendship with a man that is given to anger; And with a wrathful man thou shalt not go:
  • Prov 10:12 : 12 Hatred stirreth up strifes; But love covereth all transgressions.
  • Prov 14:17 : 17 He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.
  • Prov 30:33 : 33 For the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, And the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood; So the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 15:18
    85%

    18A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

  • Prov 14:16-17
    2 verses
    81%

    16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

    17He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.

  • Prov 22:24
    79%

    24Make no friendship with a man that is given to anger; And with a wrathful man thou shalt not go:

  • Prov 14:29
    78%

    29He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

  • Prov 29:23
    78%

    23A man's pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.

  • Prov 19:19
    77%

    19A man of great wrath shall bear the penalty; For if thou deliver [him], thou must do it yet again.

  • Prov 17:19-20
    2 verses
    76%

    19He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.

    20He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

  • Prov 19:11
    76%

    11The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

  • Prov 26:17-18
    2 verses
    76%

    17He that passeth by, [and] vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is [like] one that taketh a dog by the ears.

    18As a madman who casteth firebrands, Arrows, and death,

  • Prov 16:27-29
    3 verses
    75%

    27A worthless man deviseth mischief; And in his lips there is as a scorching fire.

    28A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.

    29A man of violence enticeth his neighbor, And leadeth him in a way that is not good.

  • Prov 15:1
    75%

    1A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

  • Eccl 7:9
    75%

    9Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry; for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.

  • Prov 28:25
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    25He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

  • Prov 26:21
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    21[ As] coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to inflame strife.

  • Prov 27:3-4
    2 verses
    75%

    3A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; But a fool's vexation is heavier than they both.

    4Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; But who is able to stand before jealousy?

  • Prov 20:2-3
    2 verses
    75%

    2The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: He that provoketh him to anger sinneth [against] his own life.

    3It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.

  • Prov 29:8-9
    2 verses
    74%

    8Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.

    9If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

  • Prov 17:11
    74%

    11An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

  • Prov 6:34
    74%

    34For jealousy is the rage of a man; And he will not spare in the day of vengeance.

  • Prov 29:11
    74%

    11A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

  • Prov 19:3
    74%

    3The foolishness of man subverteth his way; And his heart fretteth against Jehovah.

  • Ps 37:8
    74%

    8Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: Fret not thyself, [it tendeth] only to evil-doing.

  • Job 5:2
    73%

    2For vexation killeth the foolish man, And jealousy slayeth the silly one.

  • Prov 11:29
    73%

    29He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.

  • Prov 21:14
    73%

    14A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.

  • Prov 16:32
    73%

    32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.

  • Prov 29:20-21
    2 verses
    73%

    20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

    21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last.

  • Prov 30:33
    73%

    33For the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, And the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood; So the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.

  • Prov 16:14
    73%

    14The wrath of a king is [as] messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.

  • Eph 4:26
    73%

    26Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

  • Jas 1:20
    72%

    20for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

  • Prov 21:24
    72%

    24The proud and haughty man, scoffer is his name; He worketh in the arrogance of pride.

  • Prov 17:14
    72%

    14The beginning of strife is [as] when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.

  • Prov 29:1
    72%

    1He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

  • Prov 19:13
    71%

    13A foolish son is the calamity of his father; And the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.

  • Prov 12:16
    71%

    16A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

  • Prov 22:8
    71%

    8He that soweth iniquity shall reap calamity; And the rod of his wrath shall fail.

  • Ps 2:5
    71%

    5Then will he speak unto them in his wrath, And vex them in his sore displeasure:

  • Job 40:11
    71%

    11Pour forth the overflowings of thine anger; And look upon every one that is proud, and abase him.