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: