17The impatient man shall work folly: and the crafty man is hateful.


In Context

14 A fool shall be filled with his own ways, and the good man shall be above him.

15 The innocent believeth every word: the discreet man considereth his steps. No good shall come to the deceitful son: but the wise servant shall prosper in his dealings, and his way shall be made straight.

16 A wise man feareth and declineth from evil: the fool leapeth over and is confident.

17 The impatient man shall work folly: and the crafty man is hateful.

18 The childish shall possess folly, and the prudent, shall look for knowledge.

19 The evil shall fall down before the good: and the wicked before the gates of the just.

Proverbs 14:17 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:17[He that is] soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

14:17A quick-tempered man does foolish things, and a crafty man is hated.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

14:17He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:17He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly, and a man of mischievous devices is hated.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

14:17He that is soon angry will deal foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:17He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:17He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

14:17Whoso is short of temper doth folly, And a man of wicked devices is hated.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:17He that is soon angry deals foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.