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Proverbs 14:17
Whoso is short of temper doth folly, And a man of wicked devices is hated.
Proverbs 14:17 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 From his ways is the backslider in heart filled, And a good man--from his fruits.
15 The simple giveth credence to everything, And the prudent attendeth to his step.
16 The wise is fearing and turning from evil, And a fool is transgressing and is confident.
17 Whoso is short of temper doth folly, And a man of wicked devices is hated.
18 The simple have inherited folly, And the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19 The evil have bowed down before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20 Even of his neighbour is the poor hated, And those loving the rich are many.
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