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Proverbs 14:29

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He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
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  1. James 1:19Rank 1 from verse 29
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    19Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

  2. Ecclesiastes 7:9Rank 2 from verse 29
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    9Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.

  3. Proverbs 14:17Rank 3 from verse 29
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    17He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

  4. Proverbs 15:18Rank 4 from verse 29
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    18A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

  5. Proverbs 19:11Rank 5 from verse 29
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    11The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

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Proverbs 14:29

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wrath

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Fierce anger, indignation, displeasure, rage, or the punitive judgment and destructive action that proceed from it.

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understanding

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1. The capacity or act of perceiving, comprehending, discerning, judging, interpreting, or applying knowledge. 2. Knowledge, insight, wisdom, or prudent judgment possessed or gained. 3. Skill or ability in a work, art, subject, vision, saying, or interpretation.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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spirit

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Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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exalteth

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Third-person singular present form of exalt. Sense 1: To raise high or elevate in position, power, dignity, or honor; to magnify and praise; to raise with pride. Sense 2: To lift up the voice.

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14:28In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

14:29He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

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14:30A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

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