Proverbs 14:29

Proverbs chapter 14 · verse 29 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.28In the multitude of people is the king’s glory; But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

v.29This passage

v.30A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 4:8

    Exalt her, and she will promote thee; She will bring thee to honor, when thou dost embrace her.

  • Proverbs 22:24

    Make no friendship with a man that is given to anger; And with a wrathful man thou shalt not go:

  • Proverbs 25:8

    Go not forth hastily to strive, Lestthou know notwhat to do in the end thereof, When thy neighbor hath put thee to shame.

  • Ecclesiastes 10:6

    folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place.

  • Proverbs 16:32

    He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.

  • Proverbs 14:17

    He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.