Ecclesiastes 7:9

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 7:9

BSB
Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool.
AKJV
Be not hasty in your spirit to be angry: for anger rests in the bosom of fools.
CPDV
Do not be quickly moved to anger. For anger resides in the sinews of the foolish.
ERV
Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
NHEB
Do not be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.
SMT
Thou shalt not be hastened in thy spirit to be angry, for anger shall rest in the bosom of fools.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 7:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 7:9
Summary
Hasty anger reveals foolish character
Event
Warning against quick rage
Estimated Time Period
c. 3rd century BC
Category
Wisdom