Proverbs 14:17
King James Version (KJV)
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
In context
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.
Proverbs 14:17 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious 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.