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and with a furious man thou shalt not go:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Make no friendship with an angry man, And with a furious man do not go,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not make friends with a person <i>given</i> to anger, Or go with a hot-tempered person,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Do not associate with a man given to anger; Or go with a hot-tempered man,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Do not associate with a man <i>given</i> to anger; Or go with a hot-tempered man,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Do not befriend a man of anger; And do not come along with a man of great wrath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Do not even associate with a man given to angry outbursts; Or go [along] with a hot-tempered man,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Don’t make friends with an angry person, and don’t be a companion of a hot-tempered one,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Don&#8217t make friends with an angry man, and don&#8217t be a companion of a hot-tempered man, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Make no friendship with a man that is given to anger; And with a wrathful man thou shalt not go:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Don't make friends with anyone who has a bad temper. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Make no friendship with a man that is given to anger; and with a wrathful man thou shalt not go:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Do not be a friend of one who has a bad temper, and never keep company with a hothead,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Don't make friends with people who have hot, violent tempers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Don't make friends with a hot-tempered man, and do not associate with someone who is easily angered,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not make friends with an angry man, and do not associate with a hot-tempered man,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Do not make friends with an angry person, and do not associate with a wrathful person, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Do not befriend a hot-tempered man, and do not associate with one who harbors anger:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Don’t befriend a hot-tempered man. Don’t associate with one who harbors anger, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Do not show yourself friendly with an angry man, "" And do not go in with a man of fury,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Shew not thyself friendly with an angry man, And with a man of fury go not in,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou shalt not be companion of the possessor of anger, and with the man of wrath thou shalt not go:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Be not a friend to an angry man, and do not walk with a furious man: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Do not be willing to be a friend to an angry man, and do not walk with a furious man,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Do not be friendly with hotheads, nor associate with the wrathful, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Make no friends with those given to anger, and do not associate with hotheads,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Make no friendship with wrathful man; and with a man given to anger you shall not go,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />You shall not be a friend to an angry man and do not enter with a man that is filled with passion,<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Make no friendship with a man that is given to anger; And with a wrathful man thou shalt not go;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Be not companion to a furious man; neither lodge with a passionate man:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/22-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=4547" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/22.htm">Thirty Sayings of the Wise</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">23</span>for the LORD will take up their case and will plunder those who rob them. <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">Do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7462.htm" title="7462: tiṯ·ra‘ (V-Hitpael-Imperf.Jus-2ms) -- A primitive root; to tend a flock; i.e. Pasture it; intransitively, to graze; generally to rule; by extension, to associate with.">make friends</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’eṯ- (Prep) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/639.htm" title="639: ’āp̄ (N-ms) -- A nostril, nose, face, anger. From 'anaph; properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also ire.">an angry</a> <a href="/hebrew/1167.htm" title="1167: ba·‘al (N-msc) -- Owner, lord. From ba'al; a master; hence, a husband, or owner.">man,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: ṯā·ḇō·w (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">associate</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/2534.htm" title="2534: ḥê·mō·wṯ (N-fp) -- Heat, rage. Or chemac; from yacham; heat; figuratively, anger, poison.">a hot-tempered</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-msc) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">man,</a> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>or you may learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19-20</a></span><br />My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, / for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-31.htm">Ephesians 4:31</a></span><br />Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-8.htm">Colossians 3:8</a></span><br />But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-22.htm">Matthew 5:22</a></span><br />But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-33.htm">1 Corinthians 15:33</a></span><br />Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-24.htm">2 Timothy 2:24</a></span><br />And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19-21</a></span><br />The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-18.htm">Romans 12:18</a></span><br />If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">1 Peter 3:9</a></span><br />Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/3-2.htm">Titus 3:2</a></span><br />to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-8.htm">Psalm 37:8</a></span><br />Refrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret—it can only bring harm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/7-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:9</a></span><br />Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-18.htm">Proverbs 15:18</a></span><br />A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-22.htm">Proverbs 29:22</a></span><br />An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-17.htm">Proverbs 14:17</a></span><br />A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man you shall not go:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/21-24.htm">Proverbs 21:24</a></b></br> Proud <i>and</i> haughty scorner <i>is</i> his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/29-22.htm">Proverbs 29:22</a></b></br> An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm">2 Corinthians 6:14-17</a></b></br> Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/22-8.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/psalms/106-32.htm">Angered</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-14.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-19.htm">Associate</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-16.htm">Company</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-6.htm">Easily</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-24.htm">Friendly</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-7.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-6.htm">Friendship</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-18.htm">Furious</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-8.htm">Fury</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-24.htm">Harbors</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-19.htm">Hot-Tempered</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-24.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-12.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-14.htm">Wrath</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-18.htm">Wrathful</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/24-18.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-11.htm">Angered</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-23.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-21.htm">Associate</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-1.htm">Company</a> <a href="/hosea/7-11.htm">Easily</a> <a href="/acts/12-20.htm">Friendly</a> <a href="/songs/1-4.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/james/4-4.htm">Friendship</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-22.htm">Furious</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-4.htm">Fury</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-24.htm">Harbors</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-22.htm">Hot-Tempered</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-9.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-4.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-18.htm">Wrath</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-22.htm">Wrathful</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/22-1.htm">A good name is more desirable than great wealth</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Do not make friends with an angry man</b><br>This phrase advises against forming close relationships with individuals who are prone to anger. In biblical context, anger is often associated with foolishness and sin (<a href="/proverbs/14-17.htm">Proverbs 14:17</a>, <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:9</a>). The Hebrew culture valued self-control and wisdom, and anger was seen as a lack of both. The warning here is practical, as associating with angry individuals can lead to personal harm or influence one's own behavior negatively. The New Testament echoes this sentiment, emphasizing the fruit of the Spirit, which includes peace and patience (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a>).<p><b>and do not associate with a hot-tempered man</b><br>The repetition of the warning underscores its importance. A hot-tempered person is one who is quick to anger and lacks self-control. Historically, such individuals could disrupt community harmony and lead others into conflict. The Bible frequently warns against wrath and encourages believers to seek peace (<a href="/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19-20</a>). This advice is not only for personal well-being but also for maintaining a godly community. The call to avoid such associations is a call to pursue righteousness and wisdom, aligning with the teachings of Jesus, who exemplified patience and gentleness (<a href="/matthew/11-29.htm">Matthew 11:29</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally considered the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His proverbs are intended to impart practical wisdom and guidance for living a godly life.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/angry_man.htm">Angry Man</a></b><br>This refers to a person characterized by frequent anger or a quick temper. In the context of ancient Hebrew culture, such a person would be seen as lacking self-control and wisdom.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/associations.htm">Associations</a></b><br>The relationships and friendships one forms. In the context of this proverb, it refers to the caution against forming close ties with those who are easily angered.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/guard_your_associations.htm">Guard Your Associations</a></b><br>Be mindful of the company you keep. Associating with those who are quick to anger can lead to negative influences and consequences in your life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seek_peaceful_relationships.htm">Seek Peaceful Relationships</a></b><br>Pursue friendships and relationships that are characterized by peace, patience, and understanding, reflecting the fruit of the Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultivate_self-control.htm">Cultivate Self-Control</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to exhibit self-control, a fruit of the Spirit. Avoiding relationships with hot-tempered individuals can help us maintain this virtue.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/influence_and_character.htm">Influence and Character</a></b><br>Recognize the impact that others can have on your character and spiritual walk. Choose friends who encourage and uplift you in your faith journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflect_christ's_love.htm">Reflect Christ's Love</a></b><br>In all relationships, strive to reflect the love and patience of Christ, being a light to those around you.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_bad_company_harm_character.htm">How does bad company affect good character?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'pharmakeia'_mean_biblically.htm">How to handle abusive behavior from adult children?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible_advice_on_handling_difficult_people.htm">What guidance does the Bible offer on difficult people?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_manage_abuse_from_adult_kids.htm">How to handle abusive behavior from adult children?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 24, 25.</span> - Another tetrastich. <span class="cmt_word">Make no friendship with an angry</span> (<span class="accented">irascible</span>) <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>man</span>. Have no close intercourse with a man given to fits of passion. <span class="cmt_word">And with a furious man thou shalt not go.</span> Avoid the society of such a one. The reason follows: <span class="cmt_word">Lest thou learn his ways;</span> his manner of life and conduct. as <a href="/proverbs/1-15.htm">Proverbs 1:15</a> (where see note). Anger breeds anger; impotence, impatience. St. Basil ('De Ira'), quoted by Corn. a Lapide, enjoins, "Take not your adversary as your teacher, and be not a mirror to reflect the angry man, showing his figure in thyself." <span class="cmt_word">And get a snare to thy soul;</span> bring destruction on thyself. Anger unsubdued not only mars the kindliness of social life, but leads to all sorts of dangerous complications which may bring ruin and death in their train (comp. <a href="/proverbs/15-18.htm">Proverbs 15:18</a>). <span class="cmt_sub_title">Vers 26, 27.</span> - A warning against suretyship, often repeated. <span class="cmt_word">Be not thou one of them that strike hands;</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span> that become guarantees for others (see on Proverbs 17:18; 20:16; and comp. <a href="/proverbs/6-1.htm">Proverbs 6:1</a>; <a href="/proverbs/11-15.htm">Proverbs 11:15</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Sureties for debts.</span> The writer explains what kind of guarantee he means. <span class="cmt_word">Why should he</span> (the creditor) <span class="cmt_word">take away thy bed from under thee?</span> Why should you ("from respect of person." Septuagint) act so weakly as to give a creditor power to seize your very bed as a pledge? The Law endeavoured to mitigate this penalty (<a href="/exodus/22-26.htm">Exodus 22:26, 27</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/24-12.htm">Deuteronomy 24:12, 13</a>). But doubtless its merciful provisions were evaded by the moneylenders (see <a href="/nehemiah/5-11.htm">Nehemiah 5:11</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/18-12.htm">Ezekiel 18:12</a>, "hath not restored the pledge"). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/22-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Do not</span><br /><span class="heb">אַל־</span> <span class="translit">(’al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">make friends</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּ֭תְרַע</span> <span class="translit">(tiṯ·ra‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect Jussive - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7462.htm">Strong's 7462: </a> </span><span class="str2">To tend a, flock, pasture it, in, to graze, to rule, to associate with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶת־</span> <span class="translit">(’eṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><br /><span class="word">an angry</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֑ף</span> <span class="translit">(’āp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_639.htm">Strong's 639: </a> </span><span class="str2">The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">man,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּ֣עַל</span> <span class="translit">(ba·‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1167.htm">Strong's 1167: </a> </span><span class="str2">A master, a husband, owner</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and do not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">associate</span><br /><span class="heb">תָבֽוֹא׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṯā·ḇō·w)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶת־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’eṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a hot-tempered</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵ֝מוֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ḥê·mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2534.htm">Strong's 2534: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heat, anger, poison</span><br /><br /><span class="word">man,</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֥ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/22-24.htm">Proverbs 22:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/22-24.htm">Proverbs 22:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/22-24.htm">Proverbs 22:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/22-24.htm">Proverbs 22:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/22-24.htm">Proverbs 22:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/22-24.htm">Proverbs 22:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/22-24.htm">Proverbs 22:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/22-24.htm">Proverbs 22:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/22-24.htm">Proverbs 22:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/22-24.htm">Proverbs 22:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/22-24.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 22:24 Don't befriend a hot-tempered man and don't (Prov. 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