Lest thou learn his ways; lest thou be infected by his example, or provoked by this passion to return the like to him. A snare; either,
1. A mischief, which is oft the effect of unbridled rage. Or,
2. An occasion of sin; either by drawing thee to an imitation or requital of his rage; or by tempting thee to unfaithfulness in performing the great office of a friend, to wit, admonition or reproof, which, by reason of his furious temper, thou either canst not or wilt not do.