Proverbs 14:29
Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.
In context
26 Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge. 27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death. 28 A large population is a king’s glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined.
29 Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. 30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. 31 Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God. 32 When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.
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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.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 14:29 in the ESV
Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.