23 Because God will come to their defense; the life you took, he'll take from you and give back to them.

24 Don't hang out with angry people; don't keep company with hotheads.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 22:23-24

Commentary on Proverbs 22:22-23

(Read Proverbs 22:22-23)

He that robs and oppresses the poor, does so at his peril. And if men will not appear for them, God will.

Commentary on Proverbs 22:24-25

(Read Proverbs 22:24-25)

Our corrupt hearts have so much tinder in them, that it is dangerous to have to do with those that throw about the sparks of their passion.