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Proverbs 22

Proverbs 22:24

Thirty Sayings of the Wise · Proverbs 22:17–29
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Translations

Modern
Do not make friends with an angry man, and do not associate with a hot-tempered man,
Traditional
Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:
Literal
Do not make friends with an owner of anger, and with a man of rage do not go in,
Latin
Noli esse amicus homini iracundo, neque ambules cum viro furioso:

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
Do not make friends with an angry man, and do not associate with a hot-tempered man,

Notes

Proverbs 22:24–25

Saying 2: An angry or hot-tempered person cannot control their emotions and shows anger at the wrong times.

Proverbs 22:17–24:22

This section is attributed to a group known as the wise, but their identity is unknown. There is a mention of thirty sayings (Proverbs 22:20). The wisdom sayings that follow can be divided into thirty sections. These sections are similar to an Egyptian work called the Instruction of Amenemope, which is also divided into thirty chapters.

Theme notes and profiles

Anger

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Abusive Relationships Anger: Avoid Those Given To Anger: General Scriptures Concerning Bad Company Bad Friends Bad Influence Boundaries Company: Evil Example: Bad, Admonitions Against Friendship: General Scriptures Concerning Influence: Evil Keeping Company with Sinners Making Friends Mean People Narcissism Negative People Verbal Abuse