Proverbs 29:22

Conservative English Version

A person with a quick temper stirs up arguments and commits a lot of sins.

Cross References

Genesis 49:7

Now I place a curse on you because of your fierce anger. Your descendants will be scattered among the tribes of Israel.

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up trouble; love overlooks the wrongs that others do.

Proverbs 14:17

Fools have quick tempers, and no one likes you if you can't be trusted.

Proverbs 15:18

Losing your temper causes a lot of trouble, but staying calm settles arguments.

Proverbs 17:19

The wicked and the proud love trouble and keep begging to be hurt.

Proverbs 22:24

Don't make friends with anyone who has a bad temper.

Proverbs 26:21

Troublemakers start trouble, just as sparks and fuel start a fire.

Proverbs 27:17

Just as iron sharpens iron, friends sharpen the minds of each other.

Proverbs 29:21

Slaves that you treat kindly from their childhood will cause you sorrow.

Proverbs 30:33

If you churn milk you get butter; if you pound on your nose, you get blood-- and if you stay angry, you get in trouble.

James 3:16

Whenever people are jealous or selfish, they cause trouble and do all sorts of cruel things.