Proverbs 29:22

“An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.”

"An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression." - Proverbs 29:22
Commentary

What does Proverbs 29:22 mean?

Proverbs 29:22 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression." This verse speaks to the destructive nature of anger and the negative impact it can have on relationships and one’s spiritual…

Read full commentaryDevotional

The Tempest Within: Harnessing Anger for Peace

Proverbs 29:22 states, "An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression." This verse calls our attention to the intense nature of anger and its consequences. Anger is a powerful emotion, and when left unchecked, it can create a tempest that disrupts…

Read devotionalPrayer

A Prayer for Peace in Our Hearts and Homes

O Heavenly Father, In this solemn hour of reflection and supplication, I come before You with a heart yearning for peace and a spirit heavy with concern for the strife that often envelops our lives. The wisdom of Proverbs 29:22 reminds us that "An angry man stirreth up strife…

Read prayer

Artwork for Proverbs 29:22

See all →
Proverbs 29:22 - "An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression."
Proverbs 22:29 - "Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men."
Jonah 2:2-9 Jonah praying in the belly of the fish.
Proverbs 22
Proverbs 19:29 - "Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools."
Proverbs 1:29 - "For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:"
"Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men." - Proverbs 22:29
Proverbs 22:9
Proverbs 29:10 - "The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul."
Proverbs 29:12 - "If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked."
Proverbs 22:22 - "Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:"
Proverbs 29:7 - "The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it."
Proverbs 29:5 - "A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet."
Proverbs 10:29 - "The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity."
Proverbs 29:4 - "The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it."
Proverbs 29:6 - "In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice."
Proverbs 15:29 - "The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous."
Proverbs 29:19 - "A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer."
Proverbs 20:29 - "The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head."
Proverbs 29:14 - "The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever."
Proverbs 30:29 - "There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going:"
Proverbs 29:16 - "When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall."
Proverbs 29:13 - "The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes."
Proverbs 8:22-31
Proverbs 29:27 - "An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked."
Proverbs 31:29 - "Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all."
Proverbs 29:18 - "Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he."
Proverbs 16:29 - "A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good."
Proverbs 8:22-36