Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. New Living Translation People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness. English Standard Version Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly. Berean Standard Bible A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly. King James Bible He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. New King James Version He who is slow to wrath has great understanding, But he who is impulsive exalts folly. New American Standard Bible One who is slow to anger has great understanding; But one who is quick-tempered exalts foolishness. NASB 1995 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who is quick-tempered exalts folly. NASB 1977 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who is quick-tempered exalts folly. Legacy Standard Bible He who is slow to anger has great discernment, But he who is quick-tempered raises up folly. Amplified Bible He who is slow to anger has great understanding [and profits from his self-control], But he who is quick-tempered exposes and exalts his foolishness [for all to see]. Christian Standard Bible A patient person shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness. Holman Christian Standard Bible A patient person shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness. American Standard Version He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. Contemporary English Version It's smart to be patient, but it's stupid to lose your temper. English Revised Version He that is slow to anger is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. GOD'S WORD® Translation A person of great understanding is patient, but a short temper is the height of stupidity. Good News Translation If you stay calm, you are wise, but if you have a hot temper, you only show how stupid you are. International Standard Version Being slow to get angry compares to great understanding as being quick-tempered compares to stupidity. Majority Standard Bible A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly. NET Bible The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly. New Heart English Bible He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly. Webster's Bible Translation He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. World English Bible He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhoever is slow to anger [is] of great understanding, "" And whoever is short in temper is exalting folly. Young's Literal Translation Whoso is slow to anger is of great understanding, And whoso is short in temper is exalting folly. Smith's Literal Translation The slow to anger of much understanding: and the short of spirit exalts folly. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe that is patient, is governed with much wisdom: but he that is impatient, exalteth his folly. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever is patient is governed by much prudence. But whoever is impatient exalts his foolishness. New American Bible Long-suffering results in great wisdom; a short temper raises folly high. New Revised Standard Version Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but one who has a hasty temper exalts folly. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe who is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he who is hasty of temper is exceedingly foolish. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He that is patient is very wise and he that is impatient, very foolish. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. Brenton Septuagint Translation A man slow to wrath abounds in wisdom: but a man of impatient spirit is very foolish. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Wise Woman…28A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin. 29A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly. 30A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.… Cross References James 1:19-20 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, / for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires. Ecclesiastes 7:9 Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool. Proverbs 16:32 He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city. Proverbs 19:11 A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense. Ephesians 4:26-27 “Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, / and do not give the devil a foothold. Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Colossians 3:12-13 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Matthew 5:22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell. Romans 12:19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. 2 Timothy 2:24 And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing. Proverbs 15:18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute. Proverbs 25:28 Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper. Proverbs 29:11 A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back. Proverbs 22:24-25 Do not make friends with an angry man, and do not associate with a hot-tempered man, / or you may learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare. Treasury of Scripture He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalts folly. slow Proverbs 14:17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. Proverbs 15:18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. 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. but Proverbs 22:24,25 Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: … Proverbs 25:8,28 Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame… Ecclesiastes 7:9 Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools. hasty Proverbs 4:8 Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her. Ecclesiastes 10:6 Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place. Jump to Previous Anger Angry Displays Exalteth Exalting Exalts Folly Foolish Gives Good Great Hasty Over-Quick Patient Quick Quick-Tempered Sense Short Slow Spirit Support Temper Understanding WrathJump to Next Anger Angry Displays Exalteth Exalting Exalts Folly Foolish Gives Good Great Hasty Over-Quick Patient Quick Quick-Tempered Sense Short Slow Spirit Support Temper Understanding WrathProverbs 14 1. A wise woman builds her houseA patient man has great understanding Patience is a virtue highly esteemed throughout the Bible, often associated with wisdom and discernment. In the Hebrew context, patience is linked to the ability to endure suffering or delay without becoming anxious or upset. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative that values long-suffering and perseverance, as seen in the lives of figures like Job (Job 1:21-22) and Joseph (Genesis 50:20). The phrase suggests that patience allows one to see situations more clearly and make decisions that reflect deep understanding. This understanding is not merely intellectual but is rooted in a heart aligned with God's will, as seen in James 1:19-20, which advises believers to be "quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry." but a quick-tempered man promotes folly Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally regarded as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His insights into human behavior and godly living are captured in the book of Proverbs. 2. Ancient Israel The cultural and historical context in which Proverbs was written. Understanding the societal norms and values of ancient Israel can provide deeper insight into the text. 3. The Wise and the Foolish Throughout Proverbs, these two archetypes are used to contrast those who live according to God's wisdom and those who do not. Teaching Points The Value of PatiencePatience is not merely a passive waiting but an active demonstration of understanding and wisdom. It reflects a deep trust in God's timing and purposes. The Dangers of Quick Temper A quick temper can lead to rash decisions and actions that result in folly. It often reflects a lack of self-control and can damage relationships and reputations. Cultivating Understanding Understanding is cultivated through a relationship with God and a commitment to learning His ways. It requires humility and a willingness to listen and learn. Reflecting Christ's Character As Christians, we are called to reflect the character of Christ, who exemplified patience and understanding. This is part of our witness to the world. Practical Steps to Patience Engage in regular prayer and meditation on Scripture to develop patience. Practice active listening and seek to understand before responding in situations that test your temper.(29) He that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly--i.e., brings it into view, or shows himself highly foolish. Or it may signify, "he takes up and carries away folly as his portion," as Proverbs 3:35 may be translated, "fools receive shame for their portion."Verse 29. - He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding. The Hebrew expression for what the Septuagint calls μακροθυμος, "long suffering," and the Vulgate, patiens, is "long in nostrils" (Proverbs 15:18), as the contrary temper, which we had in ver. 17, is "short in nostrils." That organ, into which was breathed the breath of life (Genesis 2:7), is taken as the seat of the inward spirit, and as showing by exterior signs the dominant feeling. The original is very terse, "long in nostrils, great in understanding." A man's prudence and wisdom are displayed by his being slow to take offence and being patient under injury. He that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly; i.e. flaunts it in the eyes of all men, makes plain exposure of it. Septuagint, "He who is short in temper is a mighty fool." "Passion," says an old saw, "makes fools of the wise. and shows the folly of the foolish" (comp. Proverbs 12:23; Proverbs 13:16). The word rendered "exalteth," צּצּצּ (marim), occurs in Proverbs 3:35, and is taken by Delitzsch and Nowack in the sense of "carries away" as the assured result. "By anger," says St. Gregory ('Moral.,' 5:78), "wisdom is parted with, so that we are left wholly in ignorance what to do, and in what order to do it.... Anger withdraws the light of understanding, while by agitating it troubles the mind." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A patient [man]אֶ֣רֶךְ (’e·reḵ) Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 750: Long has great רַב־ (raḇ-) Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 7227: Much, many, great understanding, תְּבוּנָ֑ה (tə·ḇū·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8394: Intelligence, an argument, caprice but a quick-tempered [man] וּקְצַר־ (ū·qə·ṣar-) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 7116: Short promotes מֵרִ֥ים (mê·rîm) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise folly. אִוֶּֽלֶת׃ (’iw·we·leṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 200: Silliness Links Proverbs 14:29 NIVProverbs 14:29 NLT Proverbs 14:29 ESV Proverbs 14:29 NASB Proverbs 14:29 KJV Proverbs 14:29 BibleApps.com Proverbs 14:29 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 14:29 Chinese Bible Proverbs 14:29 French Bible Proverbs 14:29 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 14:29 He who is slow to anger has (Prov. Pro Pr) |
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