Proverbs 29:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 29:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 29:22 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 29:22 — KJV
“An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.”
— Proverbs 29:22 (KJV)
Proverbs 29:22 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 29:22
“For this cause the king was angry and very furious, and commanded to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:22: angry, furious
“Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:22: stirreth, strife
“A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:22: stirreth, strife
“He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:22: strife, transgression
“Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:22: angry, furious
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