Verse 22

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

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."