Proverbs 14:29
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 14
“He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.”Proverbs 14:29
What Does Proverbs 14:29 Mean?
Proverbs 14:29 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 14, verse 29 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Self-Control.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 14:29 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
James 1:19“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”Ephesians 4:26“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:”Psalms 37:8“Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.”Proverbs 19:11“The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.”Ecclesiastes 7:8“Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.”Proverbs 16:32“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.”Ecclesiastes 7:9“Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.”Proverbs 14:17“He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.”Proverbs 15:18“A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.”Proverbs 17:27“He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.”Proverbs 21:5“The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.”Proverbs 25:28“He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.”Proverbs 29:20“Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.”Numbers 12:3“(Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.)”Proverbs 22:24“Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:”Matthew 11:29“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.”Proverbs 19:2“Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.”Proverbs 4:8“Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.”Proverbs 20:3“It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.”Proverbs 25:8“Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.”
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