29 He who is slow to be angry has great good sense; but he whose spirit is over-quick gives support to what is foolish.

30 A quiet mind is the life of the body, but envy is a disease in the bones.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 14:29-30

Commentary on Proverbs 14:29

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A mild, patient man is one that learns of Christ, who is Wisdom itself. Unbridled passion is folly made known.

Commentary on Proverbs 14:30

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An upright, contented, and benevolent mind, tends to health.