Proverbs 14:29

Proverbs 14:29 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

29Whoever is patient has great understanding,

but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.

29One who is slow to anger has great understanding;

But one who is 14:29 Lit short of spiritquick-tempered exalts foolishness.

29He who is slow to anger has great understanding,

But he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.

29He 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]

29A patient man has great understanding,

but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.

29Anyone who is patient has great understanding.

But anyone who gets angry quickly shows how foolish they are.