Proverbs 29:22

World English Bible (2000)

An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 15:18 : 18 A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
  • Prov 17:19 : 19 He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
  • Prov 26:21 : 21 As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife.
  • Jas 3:16 : 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition are, there is confusion and every evil deed.
  • Prov 22:24 : 24 Don't befriend a hot-tempered man, and don't associate with one who harbors anger:
  • Prov 10:12 : 12 Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.
  • Prov 14:17 : 17 He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.
  • Prov 30:33 : 33 For as the churning of milk brings forth butter, and the wringing of the nose brings forth blood; so the forcing of wrath brings forth strife."

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 15:18
    85%

    18A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

  • Prov 14:16-17
    2 verses
    81%

    16A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

    17He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

  • Prov 22:24
    79%

    24Don't befriend a hot-tempered man, and don't associate with one who harbors anger:

  • Prov 14:29
    78%

    29He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

  • Prov 29:23
    78%

    23A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.

  • Prov 19:19
    77%

    19A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.

  • Prov 17:19-20
    2 verses
    76%

    19He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.

    20One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

  • Prov 19:11
    76%

    11The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.

  • Prov 26:17-18
    2 verses
    76%

    17Like one who grabs a dog's ears is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.

    18Like a madman who shoots torches, arrows, and death,

  • Prov 16:27-29
    3 verses
    75%

    27A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.

    28A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.

    29A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good.

  • Prov 15:1
    75%

    1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

  • Eccl 7:9
    75%

    9Don't be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.

  • Prov 28:25
    75%

    25One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.

  • Prov 26:21
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    21As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife.

  • Prov 27:3-4
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    75%

    3A stone is heavy, and sand is a burden; but a fool's provocation is heavier than 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 like the roaring of a lion. He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.

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

  • Prov 29:8-9
    2 verses
    74%

    8Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

    9If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.

  • 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 arouses the fury of the husband. He won't spare in the day of vengeance.

  • Prov 29:11
    74%

    11A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

  • Prov 19:3
    74%

    3The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh.

  • Ps 37:8
    74%

    8Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don't fret, it leads only to evildoing.

  • Job 5:2
    73%

    2For resentment kills the foolish man, and jealousy kills the simple.

  • Prov 11:29
    73%

    29He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.

  • Prov 21:14
    73%

    14A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.

  • Prov 16:32
    73%

    32One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

  • Prov 29:20-21
    2 verses
    73%

    20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

    21He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.

  • Prov 30:33
    73%

    33For as 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
    73%

    14The king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

  • Eph 4:26
    73%

    26"Be angry, and don't sin." Don't let the sun go down on your wrath,

  • Jas 1:20
    72%

    20for the anger of man doesn't produce the righteousness of God.

  • Prov 21:24
    72%

    24The proud and haughty man, "scoffer" is his name; he works in the arrogance of pride.

  • Prov 17:14
    72%

    14The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

  • Prov 29:1
    72%

    1He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.

  • Prov 19:13
    71%

    13A foolish son is the calamity of his father. A wife's quarrels are a continual dripping.

  • Prov 12:16
    71%

    16A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

  • Prov 22:8
    71%

    8He who sows wickedness reaps trouble, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.

  • Ps 2:5
    71%

    5Then he will speak to them in his anger, and terrify them in his wrath:

  • Job 40:11
    71%

    11Pour out the fury of your anger. Look at everyone who is proud, and bring him low.