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Proverbs 22:24 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Proverbs 22:24 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 22 verse 24 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:”
Proverbs 22:24 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 22:24
This proverb warns against close association with angry people. 'Make no friendship' (אַל־תִּתְרָעָה/al-titra'eh, do not associate/befriend) with 'an angry man' (בַּעַל אַף/ba'al af, literally 'master/possessor of anger'). The parallel 'furious man' (אִישׁ חֵמוֹת/ish chemot, man of wrath) intensifies the warning. This addresses habitual, uncontrolled anger—not occasional righteous indignation but a character marked by rage. The command uses the strongest relational term—'friendship'—indicating that even casual association proves dangerous. Anger is contagious. Proverbs 22:25 (next verse) expla...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 22:24
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“and a wrathful man abounds in sin.”
“for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?”
“scoffer is his name; he works in the arrogance of pride.”