Ecclesiastes 7:9

Ecclesiastes 7:9 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

9Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit,

for anger resides in the lap of fools.

9Do not be 7:9 Lit hastyeager in your spirit to be angry,

For anger resides in the 7:9 Lit chestheart of fools.

9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry,

For anger resides in the bosom of fools.

9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry,

For anger dwells in the heart of fools. [James 1:19, 20]

9Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit,

for anger settles in the lap of a fool.7:9 Hebrew in the bosom of fools

9Don’t become angry quickly.

Anger lives in the hearts of foolish people.