He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who has a quick temper displays folly.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Exalts folly - Lifts it up, as it were, on high, and exposes it to the gaze of everyone.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

He that is hasty of spirit exalts folly that is, brings it into view, or shows himself highly foolish. Or it may signify…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

[He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding
Or "long in wrath" F5 ; it is long before he is an…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

A mild, patient man is one who learns from Christ, who is Wisdom itself. Unbridled passion is folly made known.

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