Proverbs 14:29
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 14:29 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 14:29 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. hasty...: Heb. short ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 14:29 — KJV
“He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. hasty...: Heb. short of spirit”
— Proverbs 14:29 (KJV)
Proverbs 14:29 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 14:29
“Yea, they made their hearts as an adamant stone, lest they should hear the law, and the words which the LORD of hosts hath sent in his spirit by the former prophets: therefore came a great wrath from the LORD of hosts. by: Heb. by the hand of”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:29: wrath, great, spirit
“And Moses spake so unto the children of Israel: but they hearkened not unto Moses for anguish of spirit, and for cruel bondage. anguish: Heb. shortness, or, straitness”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:29: spirit, heb, short
“And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand? the LORD: Heb. the face of the LORD”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:29: wrath, great, heb
“Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? understanding: Heb. hearing”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:29: great, understanding, heb
“Notwithstanding the LORD turned not from the fierceness of his great wrath, wherewith his anger was kindled against Judah, because of all the provocations that Manasseh had provoked him withal. provocations: Heb. angers”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:29: wrath, great, heb
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