Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools. New Living Translation Control your temper, for anger labels you a fool. English Standard Version Be not quick in your spirit to become angry, for anger lodges in the heart of fools. Berean Standard Bible Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool. King James Bible Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools. New King James Version Do not hasten in your spirit to be angry, For anger rests in the bosom of fools. New American Standard Bible Do not be eager in your spirit to be angry, For anger resides in the heart of fools. NASB 1995 Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger resides in the bosom of fools. NASB 1977 Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger resides in the bosom of fools. Legacy Standard Bible Do not be eager in your spirit to be vexed, For vexation rests in the bosom of fools. Amplified Bible Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. Christian Standard Bible Don’t let your spirit rush to be angry, for anger abides in the heart of fools. Holman Christian Standard Bible Don’t let your spirit rush to be angry, for anger abides in the heart of fools. American Standard Version Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry; for anger resteth in the bosom of fools. Contemporary English Version Only fools get angry quickly and hold a grudge. English Revised Version Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools. GOD'S WORD® Translation Don't be quick to get angry, because anger is typical of fools. Good News Translation Keep your temper under control; it is foolish to harbor a grudge. International Standard Version Never be in a hurry to become internally angry, since anger settles down in the lap of fools. Majority Standard Bible Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool. NET Bible Do not let yourself be quickly provoked, for anger resides in the lap of fools. New Heart English Bible Do not be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools. Webster's Bible Translation Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools. World English Bible Don’t be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDo not be hasty in your spirit to be angry, "" For anger in the bosom of fools rests. Young's Literal Translation Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry, For anger in the bosom of fools resteth. Smith's Literal Translation Thou shalt not be hastened in thy spirit to be angry, for anger shall rest in the bosom of fools. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBe not quickly angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of a fool. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Do not let anger upset your spirit, for anger lodges in the bosom of a fool. New Revised Standard Version Do not be quick to anger, for anger lodges in the bosom of fools. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBe not hastily angry, for anger rests in the bosom of the fools. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Do not be quick in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the breast of fools OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry; For anger resteth in the bosom of fools. Brenton Septuagint Translation Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger will rest in the bosom of fools. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Value of Wisdom…8The end of a matter is better than the beginning, and a patient spirit is better than a proud one. 9Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool. 10Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is unwise of you to ask about this.… Cross References Proverbs 14:29 A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly. James 1:19-20 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, / for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires. Proverbs 16:32 He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city. Ephesians 4:26-27 “Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, / and do not give the devil a foothold. Proverbs 19:11 A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense. Proverbs 15:18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute. Colossians 3:8 But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. Proverbs 29:11 A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back. Matthew 5:22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell. Proverbs 22:24-25 Do not make friends with an angry man, and do not associate with a hot-tempered man, / or you may learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare. Galatians 5:19-21 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Proverbs 25:28 Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper. Romans 12:19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” Proverbs 12:16 A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. Treasury of Scripture Be not hasty in your spirit to be angry: for anger rests in the bosom of fools. hasty 1 Samuel 25:21,22 Now David had said, Surely in vain have I kept all that this fellow hath in the wilderness, so that nothing was missed of all that pertained unto him: and he hath requited me evil for good… 2 Samuel 19:43 And the men of Israel answered the men of Judah, and said, We have ten parts in the king, and we have also more right in David than ye: why then did ye despise us, that our advice should not be first had in bringing back our king? And the words of the men of Judah were fiercer than the words of the men of Israel. Esther 3:5,6 And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence, then was Haman full of wrath… anger Genesis 4:5,6,8 But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell… Genesis 34:7,8,25,26,30,31 And the sons of Jacob came out of the field when they heard it: and the men were grieved, and they were very wroth, because he had wrought folly in Israel in lying with Jacob's daughter; which thing ought not to be done… 2 Samuel 13:22,28,32 And Absalom spake unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar… Jump to Previous Anger Angry Bosom Eager Foolish Fools Hasty Heart Lodges Provoked Quick Quickly Resides Resteth Rests Spirit Vexation Vexed WrathJump to Next Anger Angry Bosom Eager Foolish Fools Hasty Heart Lodges Provoked Quick Quickly Resides Resteth Rests Spirit Vexation Vexed WrathEcclesiastes 7 1. remedies against vanity are, a good name2. mortification 7. patience 11. wisdom 23. The difficulty of wisdom Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit This phrase advises against hasty reactions, emphasizing the importance of self-control and patience. In biblical context, the spirit often refers to one's inner being or heart. Proverbs 16:32 highlights the value of controlling one's spirit, equating it to greater strength than conquering a city. The cultural backdrop of ancient Israel valued wisdom and restraint, as seen in the teachings of the wise men and sages. The New Testament echoes this sentiment in James 1:19, urging believers to be "slow to anger." for anger settles in the lap of a fool Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally considered the author of Ecclesiastes, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. He reflects on the nature of life and human behavior throughout the book. 2. Jerusalem The primary setting for Solomon's reign and the cultural and spiritual center of Israel during his time. 3. The Fool A recurring character in wisdom literature, representing those who lack understanding and live contrary to God's ways. Teaching Points The Danger of Quick TemperQuick anger is a sign of foolishness. As believers, we are called to exercise self-control and patience, reflecting the character of Christ. Anger as a Settler The imagery of anger settling in the lap suggests it becomes a part of one's life if not addressed. We must be vigilant in uprooting anger before it takes hold. Wisdom in Patience Patience is a virtue that reflects wisdom. By being slow to anger, we demonstrate understanding and align ourselves with God's will. Spiritual Discipline Controlling our temper is a spiritual discipline that requires prayer, reflection, and reliance on the Holy Spirit. Community Impact Our response to anger affects not only our spiritual health but also our relationships and community. We are called to be peacemakers.(9) Resteth.--Proverbs 14:33.Verse 9. - Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry. A further warning against the arrogance which murmurs at Providence and revolts against the checks of the Divine arrangement. The injunction in Ecclesiastes 5:2 might be taken in this sense. It is not a general admonition against unrighteous anger, but is leveled at the haughty indignation which a proud man feels when things do not go as he wishes, and he deems that he could have managed matters more satisfactorily. For anger resteth in the bosom of fools. Such unreasonable displeasure is the mark of a foolish or skeptical mind, and if it rests (Proverbs 14:33), is fostered and cherished there, may develop into misanthropy and atheism. If we adopt the rendering" word" in ver. 8, we may see in this injunction a warning against being quick to take offence at a rebuke, as it is only the fool who will not look to the object of the censure and see that it ought to be patiently submitted to. On the subject of anger St. Gregory writes, "As often as we restrain the turbulent motions of the mind under the virtue of mildness, we are essaying to return to the likeness of our Creator. For when the peace of mind is lashed with anger, torn and rent, as it were, it is thrown into confusion, so that it is not in harmony with itself, and loses the force of the inward likeness. By anger wisdom is parted with, so that we are left wholly in ignorance what to do; as it is written, 'Anger resteth in the bosom of a fool,' in this way, that it withdraws the light of understanding, while by agitating it troubles the mind" ('Moral.,' 5:78). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Do notאַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not be quickly תְּבַהֵ֥ל (tə·ḇa·hêl) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 926: To tremble inwardly, be, alarmed, agitated, to hasten anxiously provoked לִכְע֑וֹס (liḵ·‘ō·ws) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 3707: To trouble, to grieve, rage, be indignant in your spirit, בְּרֽוּחֲךָ֖ (bə·rū·ḥă·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction anger כַ֔עַס (ḵa·‘as) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3708: Vexation, anger settles יָנֽוּחַ׃ (yā·nū·aḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5117: To rest, settle down in the lap בְּחֵ֥יק (bə·ḥêq) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2436: The bosom of a fool. כְּסִילִ֖ים (kə·sî·lîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3684: Stupid fellow, dullard, fool Links Ecclesiastes 7:9 NIVEcclesiastes 7:9 NLT Ecclesiastes 7:9 ESV Ecclesiastes 7:9 NASB Ecclesiastes 7:9 KJV Ecclesiastes 7:9 BibleApps.com Ecclesiastes 7:9 Biblia Paralela Ecclesiastes 7:9 Chinese Bible Ecclesiastes 7:9 French Bible Ecclesiastes 7:9 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Ecclesiastes 7:9 Don't be hasty in your spirit (Ecclesiast. 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