Verse 29
Proverbs 14:29
New Living Translation
29
People with understanding control their anger;<br>a hot temper shows great foolishness.<br>
Original Language Text
hebrew
אֶ֣רֶךְ אַ֭פַּיִם רַב תְּבוּנָ֑ה וּ/קְצַר ר֝֗וּחַ מֵרִ֥ים אִוֶּֽלֶת
English Translation
A long anger is abundant in understanding, but a short spirit exalts folly.
AI translation from hebrew via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 14 Context
1
A wise woman builds her home,<br>but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.<br>
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2
Those who follow the right path fear the LORD;<br>those who take the wrong path despise him.<br>
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3
A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him,<br>but the words of the wise keep them safe.<br>
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4
Without oxen a stable stays clean,<br>but you need a strong ox for a large harvest.<br>
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5
An honest witness does not lie;<br>a false witness breathes lies.<br>
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6
A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it,<br>but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding....
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7
Stay away from fools,<br>for you won’t find knowledge on their lips.<br>
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8
The prudent understand where they are going,<br>but fools deceive themselves.<br>
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9
Fools make fun of guilt,<br>but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation.<br>
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10
Each heart knows its own bitterness,<br>and no one else can fully share its joy.<br>
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11
The house of the wicked will be destroyed,<br>but the tent of the godly will flourish.<br>
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12
There is a path before each person that seems right,<br>but it ends in death.<br>
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13
Laughter can conceal a heavy heart,<br>but when the laughter ends, the grief remains.<br>
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14
Backsliders get what they deserve;<br>good people receive their reward.<br>
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15
Only simpletons believe everything they’re told!<br>The prudent carefully consider their steps.<br>
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16
The wise are cautious and avoid danger;<br>fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.<br>
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17
Short-tempered people do foolish things,<br>and schemers are hated.<br>
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18
Simpletons are clothed with foolishness,<br>but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.<br>
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19
Evil people will bow before good people;<br>the wicked will bow at the gates of the godly.<br>
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20
The poor are despised even by their neighbors,<br>while the rich have many “friends.”<br>
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21
It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor;<br>blessed are those who help the poor.<br>
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22
If you plan to do evil, you will be lost;<br>if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love...
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23
Work brings profit,<br>but mere talk leads to poverty!<br>
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24
Wealth is a crown for the wise;<br>the effort of fools yields only foolishness.<br>
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25
A truthful witness saves lives,<br>but a false witness is a traitor.<br>
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26
Those who fear the LORD are secure;<br>he will be a refuge for their children.<br>
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27
Fear of the LORD is a life-giving fountain;<br>it offers escape from the snares of death.<br>
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28
A growing population is a king’s glory;<br>a prince without subjects has nothing.<br>
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29
People with understanding control their anger;<br>a hot temper shows great foolishness.<br>
30
A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body;<br>jealousy is like cancer in the bones.<br>
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31
Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker,<br>but helping the poor honors him.<br>
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32
The wicked are crushed by disaster,<br>but the godly have a refuge when they die.<br>
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33
Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart;<br>wisdom is not found among fools.<br>
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34
Godliness makes a nation great,<br>but sin is a disgrace to any people.<br>
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35
A king rejoices in wise servants<br>but is angry with those who disgrace him.<br>
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