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Proverbs 14:17
[He that is] soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
Proverbs 14:17 · Webster 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 a good man [shall be satisfied] from himself.
15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
16 A wise [man] feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
17 [He that is] soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked 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.
20 The poor is hated even by his own neighbor: but the rich [hath] many friends.
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