Proverbs 14:17
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.
In context
15 The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.
16 A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.
17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man 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.
Proverbs 14:17 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.
- KJV King James Version
- He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
- WEB World English Bible
- He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.
- ASV American Standard Version
- He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Whoso is short of temper doth folly, And a man of wicked devices is hated.
- DBY Darby Translation
- He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly, and a man of mischievous devices is hated.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.