Proverbs 14:17
“Hee that is soone angry, dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked deuices is hated.”
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Proverbs 14:17 Context
15The simple beleeueth euery word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. 16A wise man feareth, and departeth from euill: but the foole rageth, and is confident. 17Hee that is soone angry, dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked deuices is hated. 18The simple inherite folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. 19The euill bowe before the good: and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 14:17
[He that is] soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
- King James Version
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of evil devices is hated.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He who is quickly angry will do what is foolish, but the man of good sense will have quiet.
- Basic English Bible
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly, and a man of mischievous devices is hated.
- Darby Bible
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
- Webster's Bible
He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.
- World English Bible
Whoso is short of temper doth folly, And a man of wicked devices is hated.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly; and a man of wicked devices is hated.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 14:17
14:17 Foolishly - His passion hurries him into foolish speeches and actions. Wicked devices - One who suppresses his passion, but meditates revenge. Hated - Both by God and men.