💡WEB · Proverbs 29:22

What does Proverbs 29:22 mean?

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

— Proverbs 29:22 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

19

A servant can’t be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.

20

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

21

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

22

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

23

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

24

Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.

25

The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.

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