Proverbs 29:22

Catholic Public Domain Version

A short-tempered man provokes quarrels. And whoever is easily angered is more likely to sin.

Cross References

Genesis 49:7

Cursed be their fury, because it was obstinate, and their indignation, because it was harsh. I will divide them in Jacob, and I will scatter them in Israel.

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred rises up from disputes. And charity covers all offenses.

Proverbs 14:17

The impatient will work foolishness. And a resourceful man is hated.

Proverbs 15:18

A short-tempered man provokes conflicts. Whoever is patient tempers those who are stirred up.

Proverbs 17:19

Whoever dwells on discord loves disputes. And whoever exalts his door seeks ruin.

Proverbs 22:24

Do not be willing to be a friend to an angry man, and do not walk with a furious man,

Proverbs 26:21

Just as charcoals are to burning coals, and wood is to fire, so also is an angry man who stirs up quarrels.

Proverbs 27:17

Iron sharpens iron, and a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.

Proverbs 29:21

Whoever nurtures his servant delicately from childhood, afterwards will find him defiant.

Proverbs 30:33

But whoever strongly squeezes the udder to bring out the milk, presses out butter. And whoever violently blows his nose, brings out blood. And whoever provokes wrath, brings forth discord."

James 3:16

For wherever envy and contention is, there too is inconstancy and every depraved work.