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Week 43: Proverbs 14:29
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Scripture Memory
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. Proverbs 14:29
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. Proverbs 14:29
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Bible Context
Who?
King Solomon
When?
Early in his reign, after 970 B.C.
Why?
To apply God’s wisdom to daily life.
For whom?
Israelites (The Jewish People).
Word Studies
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. Proverbs 14:29
Slow | אָרֵךְ
'ārēḵ
Pronunciation: aw-rake'
Definition:
- Long (pinions)
- Patient, slow to anger
Translations:
Great | רַב
raḇ
Pronunciation: rab
Definition:
- much
- abounding in
- more numerous than
- strong
Translations:
- many 190x
- great 118x
- much 36x
- captain 24x
- enough 9x
Hasty | קָצֵר
qāṣēr
Pronunciation: kaw-tsare'
Definition:
- short, impatient (in size, number, life, etc.)
Translations:
- small 2x
- few 1x
- soon 1x
- hasty 1x
Spirit | רוּחַ
rûaḥ
Pronunciation: roo'-akh
Definition:
- vain, empty thing
- disposition (of various kinds), unaccountable or uncontrollable impulse
- spirit (of the living, breathing being in man and animals)
- spirit (as seat of emotion)
Translations:
- Spirit or spirit 232x
- Wind 92x
- Breath 27x
Exalteth | רוּם
rûm
Pronunciation: room
Definition:
- To rise up, be high, be lofty
- Be set on high
- To raise or rear (children), cause to grow up
- To lift off and present, contribute, offer
Translations:
- (lift, hold, etc…) up 63x
- Exalt 47x
- High 25x
Paraphrase
He that is [patient, slow] to wrath is of [much, abounding] understanding: but he that is [short, impatient] of [disposition] [raises up, lifts up] folly. Proverbs 14:29
Bible Cross References
Ecclesiastes 7:9
Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
Matthew 11:29
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
James 1:19
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Reflections
About God
God is the epitome of “slow to wrath,” (see Psalm 86:15) – as in other areas of our life, He is our example to follow for patience and wisdom.
About Self
My tendency is to be impatient, especially when things aren’t going “my way.” I need to remember to see where that is causing me to exalt folly rather than seek wisdom.
Questions to Ask Myself
- Have I taken Jesus’s yoke upon myself, to join myself with Him in patience and wisdom?
- When am I most likely to be impatient instead? How can I exchange impatience for patience? (Hint: it’s only with the help of God!)
