Translations
Modern
Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool.
Traditional
Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
Literal
Do not hurry in your spirit to become angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.
Latin
Ne sis velox ad irascendum, quia ira in sinu stulti requiescit.
Original
Hebrew
English
Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool.
Notes
anger settles in the lap of a fool: Compare Proverbs 14:29 and 29:11. See the “Anger” Theme Note.
God's control over everything is serious, but it gives us hope.
Glossary
Topics
Anger Management Anger: A Characteristic of Fools Anger: Forbidden Anger: General Scriptures Concerning Annoying People Being Angry Church Conflict Fits of Anger Fool: General Scriptures Concerning Fools: Are: Angry Patience: General Scriptures Concerning Rashness: General Scriptures Concerning