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Proverbs 14:17
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly, and a man of mischievous devices is hated.
Proverbs 14:17 · Darby Bible
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Proverbs 14:17 in other translations
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.
He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.
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In context
14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways, and the good man from what is in himself.
15 The simple believeth every word; but the prudent [man] heedeth his going.
16 A wise [man] feareth and departeth from evil; but the foolish is overbearing and confident.
17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly, and a man of mischievous devices is hated.
18 The simple inherit folly; but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19 The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous [man].
20 He that is poor is hated even of his own neighbour; but the rich hath many friends.
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