Proverbs 29:22

King James Version 1611 (Original)

An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 15:18 : 18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
  • Prov 17:19 : 19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
  • Prov 26:21 : 21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
  • Jas 3:16 : 16 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
  • Prov 22:24 : 24 Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:
  • Prov 10:12 : 12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
  • Prov 14:17 : 17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
  • Prov 30:33 : 33 Surely 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
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    18A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

  • Prov 14:16-17
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    81%

    16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

    17He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

  • Prov 22:24
    79%

    24Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:

  • Prov 14:29
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    29He that is slow to wrath 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 honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

  • Prov 19:19
    77%

    19A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.

  • Prov 17:19-20
    2 verses
    76%

    19He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.

    20He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

  • Prov 19:11
    76%

    11The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

  • Prov 26:17-18
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    17He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

    18As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,

  • Prov 16:27-29
    3 verses
    75%

    27An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.

    28A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

    29A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.

  • Prov 15:1
    75%

    1A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

  • Eccl 7:9
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    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 proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

  • Prov 26:21
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    21As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

  • Prov 27:3-4
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    3A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.

    4Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?

  • Prov 20:2-3
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    2The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.

    3It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

  • Prov 29:8-9
    2 verses
    74%

    8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

    9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is 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: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.

  • Prov 29:11
    74%

    11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

  • Prov 19:3
    74%

    3The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.

  • Ps 37:8
    74%

    8Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.

  • Job 5:2
    73%

    2For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one.

  • Prov 11:29
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    29He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.

  • Prov 21:14
    73%

    14A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

  • Prov 16:32
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    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
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    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 his son at the length.

  • Prov 30:33
    73%

    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.

  • 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%

    24Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

  • Prov 17:14
    72%

    14The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

  • 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 wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

  • Prov 22:8
    71%

    8He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.

  • Ps 2:5
    71%

    5Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.

  • Job 40:11
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    11Cast abroad the rage of thy wrath: and behold every one that is proud, and abase him.