Proverbs 29:22

KJV1611 – Modern English

An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.

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  • Prov 15:18 : 18 A wrathful man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms strife.
  • Prov 17:19 : 19 He who loves transgression loves strife, and he who exalts his gate seeks destruction.
  • Prov 26:21 : 21 As coals to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
  • Jas 3:16 : 16 For where envy and strife are, there is confusion and every evil work.
  • Prov 22:24 : 24 Make no friendship with an angry man, and with a furious man do not go,
  • Prov 10:12 : 12 Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins.
  • Prov 14:17 : 17 He who is quickly angry acts foolishly, and a man of wicked intentions is hated.
  • Prov 30:33 : 33 Surely the churning of milk brings forth butter, and the wringing of the nose brings forth blood; so the forcing of wrath brings forth strife.

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  • Prov 15:18
    85%

    18A wrathful man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms strife.

  • Prov 14:16-17
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    81%

    16A wise man fears and departs from evil, but the fool rages and is confident.

    17He who is quickly angry acts foolishly, and a man of wicked intentions is hated.

  • Prov 22:24
    79%

    24Make no friendship with an angry man, and with a furious man do not go,

  • Prov 14:29
    78%

    29He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.

  • Prov 29:23
    78%

    23A man's pride will bring him low; but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.

  • Prov 19:19
    77%

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

  • Prov 17:19-20
    2 verses
    76%

    19He who loves transgression loves strife, and he who exalts his gate seeks destruction.

    20He who has a perverse heart finds no good, and he who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

  • Prov 19:11
    76%

    11The discretion of a man defers his anger, and it is his glory to overlook a transgression.

  • Prov 26:17-18
    2 verses
    76%

    17He who passes by and meddles in strife not belonging to him is like one who takes a dog by the ears.

    18Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death,

  • Prov 16:27-29
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    75%

    27An ungodly man digs up evil, and in his lips there is like a burning fire.

    28A perverse man sows strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.

    29A violent man entices his neighbor, and leads him into a way that is not good.

  • Prov 15:1
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    1A soft answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger.

  • Eccl 7:9
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    9Do not be quick in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.

  • Prov 28:25
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    25He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, but he who puts his trust in the LORD shall be made prosperous.

  • Prov 26:21
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    21As coals 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 sand is weighty, but a fool's anger is heavier than both.

    4Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous, but who can stand before envy?

  • Prov 20:2-3
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    2The fear of a king is like the roaring of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own soul.

    3It is an honor 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 contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no rest.

  • Prov 17:11
    74%

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

  • Prov 6:34
    74%

    34For jealousy is a husband's fury: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.

  • Prov 29:11
    74%

    11A fool utters all his mind; but a wise man keeps it in till afterward.

  • Prov 19:3
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    3The foolishness of man perverts his way, and his heart frets against the LORD.

  • Ps 37:8
    74%

    8Cease from anger and forsake wrath; do not fret—it only leads to evil.

  • Job 5:2
    73%

    2For anger kills the foolish man, and envy slays the simple one.

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

  • Prov 21:14
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    14A gift in secret soothes anger, and a reward in the bosom pacifies strong wrath.

  • Prov 16:32
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    32He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

  • Prov 29:20-21
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    20Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

    21He who delicately brings up his servant from childhood shall have him as a son in the end.

  • Prov 30:33
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    33Surely the churning of milk brings forth butter, and the wringing of the nose brings forth blood; so the forcing of wrath brings forth strife.

  • Prov 16:14
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    14The wrath of a king is as messengers of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

  • Eph 4:26
    73%

    26Be angry, and do not sin: do not let the sun go down on your wrath,

  • Jas 1:20
    72%

    20For the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.

  • Prov 21:24
    72%

    24Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who deals in arrogant wrath.

  • Prov 17:14
    72%

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

  • Prov 29:1
    72%

    1He who is often reproved and hardens his neck shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

  • Prov 19:13
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    13A foolish son is the calamity of his father, and the contentions of a wife are a continual dripping.

  • Prov 12:16
    71%

    16A fool's wrath is immediately known, but a prudent man covers shame.

  • Prov 22:8
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    8He who sows iniquity shall reap vanity, and the rod of his anger shall fail.

  • Ps 2:5
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    5Then shall he speak to them in his wrath, and distress them in his deep displeasure.

  • Job 40:11
    71%

    11Cast afar the rage of your wrath; and behold everyone that is proud, and abase him.