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Proverbs 29:22
An angry man is the cause of fighting, and a man given to wrath does much wrong.
Proverbs 29:22 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 29:22 in other translations
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
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In context
19 A servant will not be trained by words; for though the sense of the words is clear to him, he will not give attention.
20 Have you seen a man who is quick with his tongue? There is more hope for a foolish man than for him.
21 If a servant is gently cared for from his early years, he will become a cause of sorrow in the end.
22 An angry man is the cause of fighting, and a man given to wrath does much wrong.
23 A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour.
24 A man who takes part with a thief has hate for his soul; he is put under oath, but says nothing.
25 The fear of man is a cause of danger: but whoever puts his faith in the Lord will have a safe place on high.
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