Proverbs 14:29
Proverbs 14:29 The Message (MSG)
Slowness to anger makes for deep understanding; a quick-tempered person stockpiles stupidity.
Proverbs 14:29 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Proverbs 14:29 King James Version (KJV)
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Proverbs 14:29 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.
Proverbs 14:29 New Century Version (NCV)
Patient people have great understanding, but people with quick tempers show their foolishness.
Proverbs 14:29 New International Version (NIV)
Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.
Proverbs 14:29 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who is slow to wrath has great understanding, But he who is impulsive exalts folly.
Proverbs 14:29 Amplified Bible (AMP)
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]. [Prov 16:32; James 1:19]
Proverbs 14:29 New Living Translation (NLT)
People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness.