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Proverbs 29:22 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin. "
Proverbs 29:22
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
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.
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See here the harm that comes from an angry, hot-tempered, and furious spirit. First, it makes people stir up trouble with one another. An angry person starts quarrels and makes life tense in the home and in the neighborhood. He fans the flames and even drives to conflict people who would otherwise live quietly and peacefully beside him.
Second, it makes people offend God. A furious person, tied to his moods and passions, is likely to commit many sins. Wrong anger is itself a sin, and it leads to many other sins. It not only keeps people from calling on God’s name, it also leads them to swear, curse, and dishonor God’s name.
From This Chapter
Proverbs 29:1
"He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy."
Proverbs 29:2
"When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan."
Proverbs 29:3
"Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth."
Proverbs 29:4
"The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down."
Proverbs 29:5
"A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet."
Proverbs 29:6
"An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad."
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