Proverbs 14:17
World English Bible (WEB)
He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.
In context
15 A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
16 A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.
17 He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.
18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19 The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Proverbs 14:17 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.
- KJV King James Version
- He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices 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.