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A patient person shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.
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American Standard Version
He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
English Standard Version
Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.
King James Version
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
New American Standard Bible
One who is slow to anger has great understanding; But one who is quick-tempered exalts foolishness.
New International Version
Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.
New King James Version
He who is slow to wrath has great understanding, But he who is impulsive exalts folly.
New Living Translation
People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness.
World English Bible
He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.