As mad as a hornet - (as) mad as a hornet

Mad as hops was first recorded in 1884 and is thought to have been the writer's version of ; mad as a wet hen, first recorded in 1823, is puzzling, since hens don't really mind water.

Very angry, enraged as in Mary was mad as a hornet when her purse was stolen, or Upset? When we pray for someone to know and consider the love of Jesus, that anger is replaced with a longing for that person to be in heaven forever and ever, where there is no more death, sorrow, tears — or anger.