Proverbs 14:17

He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Proverbs 14:17

Hee that is soone angry, dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked deuices is hated.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

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

Bible Commentary for Proverbs 14:17

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.


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