Proverbs 14:29
What does Proverbs 14:29 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 14:29 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He who is slow to be angry has great good sense; but he whose spirit is over-quick gives support to what is foolish.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Whoso is slow to anger <FI>is<Fi> of great understanding, And whoso is short in temper is exalting folly.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that is patient, is governed with much wisdom: but he that is impatient, exalteth his folly.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Context
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.
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