Proverbs 14:29

New International Version

²⁹Whoever is patient has great understanding,^(A)
but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.^(B)

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Proverbs 14:29

English Standard Version

²⁹Whoever is ^(A)slow to anger has great understanding,
but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.

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Proverbs 14:29

New King James Version

²⁹^(A)He who is slow to wrath has great understanding,
But he who is ^[a]impulsive exalts folly.

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Proverbs 14:29 Lit. short of spirit

Proverbs 14:29

New American Standard Bible

²⁹One who is ^(A)slow to anger has great understanding;
But one who is ^[a]quick-tempered exalts foolishness.

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Proverbs 14:29 Lit short of spirit

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