29He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.


In Context

26 In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

27 The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

28 In the multitude of people is the king's glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.

29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

30 The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.

31 He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.

Proverbs 14:29 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:29[He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

14:29A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

14:29He that is patient, is governed with much wisdom: but he that is impatient, exalteth his folly.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

14:29He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:29He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

14:29He that is slow to anger is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:29He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

14:29Whoso is slow to anger is of great understanding, And whoso is short in temper is exalting folly.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:29He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalts folly.