He that is slow to anger is of great understanding. — Proverbs 14:29, JPS 1917

More from Proverbs (JPS 1917)

• Trust in the LORD with all thy heart, and lean not upon thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct thy paths.

  — Proverbs 3:5–6, JPS 1917Jewish

• A soft answer turneth away wrath; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.

  — Proverbs 15:1, JPS 1917Jewish

• A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

  — Proverbs 17:17, JPS 1917Jewish

• A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.

  — Proverbs 15:13, JPS 1917Jewish

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• Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

  — Proverbs 15:17, JPS 1917Jewish

• A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

  — Proverbs 25:11, JPS 1917Jewish

• Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

  — Proverbs 27:17, JPS 1917Jewish