Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 14:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 14:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 14:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Proverbs, someone who stays calm and patient is very wise, but a person who gets angry quickly makes silly mistakes. It's like saying being patient is smart, and being quick to anger is not smart.

Proverbs 14:29: [He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly. [hasty...: Heb. short of spirit]

Contradiction with Psalm 37:8

This verse advises the cessation of anger, potentially contradicting the slow-to-anger aspect of being wise, implying avoiding anger altogether.

Psalm 37:8: Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:32

Suggests that controlling one's spirit is better than being slow to anger, thus not putting as much emphasis on the slowness of anger itself.

Proverbs 16:32: [He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:9

Advises against being quickly provoked, indirectly validating prolonged patience rather than merely slow anger, subtly differing from the wisdom associated with being slow to anger.

Ecclesiastes 7:9: Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.

Contradiction with James 1:19

Encourages being slow to wrath, which aligns with the wisdom aspect but does not necessarily focus on the understanding attributed to patience in Proverbs 14:29.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
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