Berean Standard Bible
“A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.”
This saying is part of Solomon's collection contrasting wisdom with folly in daily conduct. Temper and patience are recurring topics in Proverbs, since they shape how leaders and families live.
Open Study notes above for the full note.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
World English Bible (WEB)
He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
King James Version (KJV)
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
He who is slow to be angry has great good sense; but he whose spirit is over-quick gives support to what is foolish.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
El que tarde se aira, es grande de entendimiento: mas el corto de espíritu engrandece el desatino.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
El que controla su enojo es muy inteligente; el que se enoja fácilmente es un necio.
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