Verse Comparison: Proverbs 14:29
<< Proverbs 14:28 Proverbs 14:30 >> 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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