Proverbs 22:25

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 22:24-25

Here is, 1. A good caution against being intimate with a passionate man. It is the law of friendship that we accommodate ourselves to our friends and be ready to serve them, and therefore we ought to be wise and wary in the choice of a friend, that we come not under the sacred tie to any one whom it would be our folly to accommodate ourselves to. Thought we must be civil to all, yet we must be careful whom we lay in our bosoms and contract a familiarity with. And, among others, a man who is... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:25

Lest thou learn his ways ,.... And be as wrathful and furious, as quarrelsome and contentious, as he is. Evil works and ways are soon learned; men are more ready to imitate what is evil than what is good: Joseph learned to swear in Pharaoh's court; and the Israelites learned the works of the Heathen, among whom they were mingled; "evil communications corrupt good manners", 1 Corinthians 15:33 . Many men, naturally mild and gentle, tenderhearted and compassionate, by being brought up among... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:22-29

Right in social relations I. RELATIONS TO THE POOR . ( Proverbs 22:22 , Proverbs 22:23 .) 1 . Robbery and oppression are a breach of the positive external law ( Exodus 20:15 ), much more of the inward and eternal law written in the heart, "Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." 2 . The perversion of law and magisterial authority to this end is an aggravation of the offence. It makes the refuge of the poor the market for bribery. 3 . Above all, such oppression... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:24-25

Another tetrastich. Make no friendship with an angry ( irascible ) man . Have no close intercourse with a man given to fits of passion. And with a furious man thou shalt not go. Avoid the society of such a one. The reason follows: Lest thou learn his ways; his manner of life and conduct. as Proverbs 1:15 (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... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:24-25

(See homily on Proverbs 16:32 .)—C. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 22:24-25

Proverbs 22:24-25. Make no friendship with an angry man “As there is nothing more necessary than a friend, so a principal point of wisdom consists in the choice of him; concerning which, observe this rule among others, not to enter into any familiarity with a man prone to anger;” and with a furious man thou shalt not go Shalt not associate, or be intimate; lest thou learn his ways Lest thou be infected by his example, or provoked by his wrath to return the like to him; and get a... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:17-29

22:17-24:34 SAYINGS OF THE WISEThe correct use of proverbs (22:17-29)In this section the sayings are longer and often cover several verses, whereas in the previous section each verse was usually a separate proverb. The section begins with an appeal to the disciples to listen carefully to the instruction, to memorize it and to put it to practical use. It will strengthen their trust in God and give them the ability to answer correctly anyone who questions them concerning what is right and true... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 22:24-25

Proverbs 22:24-25. Make no friendship with an angry man— "By how much the more devoutly the laws of friendship among good men are to be observed, by so much the more it stands us upon to use all caution, even at the very first, in the prudent election of friends; and, let the dispositions and humours of our friends be what they will, so far as concerns ourselves only, they are by all means to be borne withal: but when they impose a necessity upon us to behave ourselves just as they would have... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 22:25

25. a snare . . . soul—The unsuspecting are often misled by bad company. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 22:24-25

The influence of a hothead can prove detrimental (cf. Proverbs 1:10-19; Proverbs 14:17; Proverbs 14:29; Proverbs 15:1). read more

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