World English Bible
Proverbs 14:29
“He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 14
27
The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
28
In the multitude of people is the king's glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
29
He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
30
The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.
31
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.