Proverbs 14:29

Easy To Read Version

A patient person is very smart. A person who is easily angered shows that he is a fool.

Cross References

Proverbs 14:17

A person who becomes angry easily does foolish things. But a wise person is patient.

Proverbs 14:28

A large \{wealthy\} nation brings honor to a king, but a nation suffering famine brings shame. {\cf2\super [18]}

Proverbs 15:18

People that are easily angered cause trouble. But a patient person causes peace.

Proverbs 16:32

It is better to be patient than to be a strong soldier. It is better to control your anger than to take control over a whole city.

Proverbs 17:27

A wise person uses words carefully. A wise person does not become angry easily.

Proverbs 19:11

If a person is wise, that wisdom gives him patience. And it is wonderful when he forgives people who do wrong to him.

Proverbs 25:28

A person that can’t control himself is like a city without walls to protect it.

Proverbs 25:8

Don’t be too quick to tell a judge about something you saw. If another person proves that you are wrong, then you will be embarrassed.

Proverbs 4:8

Love wisdom, and wisdom will make you great. Make wisdom most important, and wisdom will bring you honor.

Ecclesiastes 10:6

Foolish people are given important positions, while rich people get jobs that are not important.

Ecclesiastes 7:8

It is better to finish something\par than to start it.\par It is better to be gentle and patient\par than to be proud and impatient.\par

Ecclesiastes 7:9

Don’t become angry quickly.\par Why? Because being angry is foolish.\par

Numbers 12:3

(Moses was a very humble man. He did not boast or brag. He was more humble than any other person on earth.)

Matthew 11:29

Accept my work and learn from me. I am gentle and humble in spirit. And you will find rest for your souls.

Matthew 2:16

Herod {\cf2\super [29]} saw that the wise men had fooled him. Herod was very, very angry. So Herod gave an order to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and in all the area around Bethlehem. Herod had learned from the wise men the time \{the baby was born\}. It was now two years from that time. So Herod said to kill all the boys that were two years old and younger.

James 1:19

My dear brothers and sisters, always be more willing to listen than to speak. Don’t become angry easily.