Old Testament · Wisdom
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.
About Proverbs 14:29
Few verses address Patience in the Bible as directly as Proverbs 14:29. This Old Testament passage from the wisdom of Proverbs has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Cross References
- James 5:7
“Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.”
- Galatians 5:22
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,”
- Psalms 37:7
“Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.”
- Psalms 27:14
“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. ”
- Romans 12:12
“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”
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Pray through Proverbs 14:29 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Patience in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.