Proverbs 14:29
Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.
In context
26 In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge. 27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death. 28 In a multitude of people is the glory of a king, but without people a prince is ruined.
29 Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly. 30 A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot. 31 Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him. 32 The wicked is overthrown through his evildoing, but the righteous finds refuge in his death.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 14:29 in the KJV
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 14:29 in the NIV
Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.