Proverbs 14:29 - Compare All Versions

Proverbs 14:29 MSG (The Message)

Slowness to anger makes for deep understanding; a quick-tempered person stockpiles stupidity.

Proverbs 14:29 KJV (King James Version)

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

Proverbs 14:29 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.

Proverbs 14:29 NCV (New Century Version)

Patient people have great understanding, but people with quick tempers show their foolishness.

Proverbs 14:29 ASV (American Standard Version)

He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

Proverbs 14:29 NIV (New International Version)

Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.

Proverbs 14:29 NKJV (New King James Version)

He who is slow to wrath has great understanding, But he who is impulsive exalts folly.

Proverbs 14:29 AMP (Amplified Bible)

He who is slow to anger has great understanding [and profits from his self-control], But he who is quick-tempered exposes and exalts his foolishness [for all to see]. [Prov 16:32; James 1:19]

Proverbs 14:29 NLT (New Living Translation)

People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness.

Proverbs 14:29 TPT (The Passion Translation)

When your heart overflows with understanding you’ll be very slow to get angry. But if you have a quick temper, your impatience will be quickly seen by all.

Proverbs 14:29 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.