Proverbs 19:19

A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 19:19

BSB
A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.
AKJV
A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if you deliver him, yet you must do it again.
CPDV
Whoever is impatient will sustain damage. And when it has been taken away, he will set up another.
ERV
A man of great wrath shall bear the penalty: for if thou deliver him, thou must do it yet again.
NHEB
A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.
SMT
The stern in wrath lifted up a fine: for if thou shalt deliver and thou shalt yet add.

Commentary for Proverbs 19:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 19:19
Summary
Wrath brings repeated punishment unavoidably
Event
Describing wrathful behavior cycle
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom