A person who becomes angry easily does foolish things. But a wise person is patient.
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. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who is hasty of spirit exposes and exalts his folly. [Prov. 16:32; James 1:19.] American Standard Version (1901) He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. Common English Bible Patience leads to abundant understanding, but impatience leads to stupid mistakes. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever is patient is governed by much prudence. But whoever is impatient exalts his foolishness. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He that is patient, is governed with much wisdom: but he that is impatient, exalteth his folly. |
A person who becomes angry easily does foolish things. But a wise person is patient.
A large \{wealthy\} nation brings honor to a king, but a nation suffering famine brings shame. {\cf2\super [18]}
People that are easily angered cause trouble. But a patient person causes peace.
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.
A wise person uses words carefully. A wise person does not become angry easily.
If a person is wise, that wisdom gives him patience. And it is wonderful when he forgives people who do wrong to him.
A person that can’t control himself is like a city without walls to protect it.
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.
Love wisdom, and wisdom will make you great. Make wisdom most important, and wisdom will bring you honor.
Foolish people are given important positions, while rich people get jobs that are not important.
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
Don’t become angry quickly.\par Why? Because being angry is foolish.\par
(Moses was a very humble man. He did not boast or brag. He was more humble than any other person on earth.)
Accept my work and learn from me. I am gentle and humble in spirit. And you will find rest for your souls.
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.
My dear brothers and sisters, always be more willing to listen than to speak. Don’t become angry easily.