29 Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.
30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
29 Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.
30 A tranquil
29 Slowness to anger makes for deep understanding; a quick-tempered person stockpiles stupidity.
30 A sound mind makes for a robust body, but runaway emotions corrode the bones.
29 He who is slow to wrath has great understanding, But he who is impulsive exalts folly.
30 A sound heart is life to the body, But envy is rottenness to the bones.
29 People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness.
30 A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 14:29-30
Commentary on Proverbs 14:29
(Read Proverbs 14:29)
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
(Read Proverbs 14:30)
An upright, contented, and benevolent mind, tends to health.