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Proverbs 29:22

Proverbs chapter 29 · verse 22 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

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

v.22This passage

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

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 14:17

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

  • Proverbs 22:24

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

  • Proverbs 15:18

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

  • James 3:16

    For where jealousy and faction are, there is confusion and every vile deed.

  • Proverbs 26:21

    Ascoals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to inflame strife.

  • Proverbs 10:12

    Hatred stirreth up strifes; But love covereth all transgressions.