Proverbs 14:29
29 Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.
Other Translations of Proverbs 14:29
King James Version
29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty
English Standard Version
29 Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.
The Message
29 Slowness to anger makes for deep understanding; a quick-tempered person stockpiles stupidity.
New King James Version
29 He who is slow to wrath has great understanding, But he who is impulsive exalts folly.
New Living Translation
29 People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness.
Proverbs 16:32
32 Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.
Other Translations of Proverbs 16:32
King James Version
32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
English Standard Version
32 Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
The Message
32 Moderation is better than muscle, self-control better than political power.
New King James Version
32 He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
New Living Translation
32 Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:32
Commentary on Proverbs 16:32
(Read Proverbs 16:32)
To overcome our own passions, requires more steady management, than obtaining victory over an enemy.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 14:29
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.