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


In Context

14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

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 beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

17 He that is soon angry will deal 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 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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

14:17The impatient man shall work folly: and the crafty man is hateful.

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 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.