Verse Comparison: Proverbs 14:29
American Standard Version
He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Amplified® Bible
He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who is hasty of spirit exposes {and} exalts his folly.
Contemporary English Version
It's smart to be patient, but it's stupid to lose your temper.
Darby English Version
He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Good News Bible
If you stay calm, you are wise, but if you have a hot temper, you only show how stupid you are.
King James Version
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
New American Standard Bible
He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.
New International Version
A patient man has great understanding,
but a quick-tempered man displays folly.
New King James Version
He who is slow to wrath has great understanding,
But he who is impulsive exalts folly.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who shows patience has great understanding, But he who has a quick-temper exalts folly.
Revised Standard Version
He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is slow to anger `is' of great understanding, And whoso is short in temper is exalting folly.
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