Proverbs 29:22

King James Version (public domain)

Traditionally attributed to Solomon · c. 10th century BC · King of Israel, renowned for wisdom

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

Context

20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.

22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

23A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.