29 Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.
18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.
(Read Proverbs 15:18)
He that is slow to anger, not only prevents strife, but appeases it, if kindled.
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.