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Proverbs 19:19
A man in a rage, taketh away the penalty,—nevertheless, if thou let him go free, the more [stripes] must thou add.
Proverbs 19:19 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 19:19 in other translations
A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.
A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.
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In context
16 One who guardeth the commandment, guardeth his life, he that is reckless in his ways, shall die.
17 A lender to Yahweh, is one who sheweth favour to the poor, and, his good deed, He will pay him back.
18 Correct thy son, because there is hope, yet, not so as to slay him, let thy passion be excited.
19 A man in a rage, taketh away the penalty,—nevertheless, if thou let him go free, the more [stripes] must thou add.
20 Hear counsel, receive correction, that thou mayest be wise in thine after-life.
21 Many are the devices in a man’s heart, but, the counsel of Yahweh, that, shall stand.
22 The charm of a man, is his lovingkindness,—and better a poor man, than one who deceiveth.
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