Proverbs 14:17

17 One who is quick-tempered acts foolishly, and the schemer is hated.

Proverbs 14:17 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 14:17

[He that is] soon angry dealeth foolishly
A man that is quick and short, of a hasty spirit, and presently discovers anger and resentment in his face; he says and does many foolish things, which he afterwards is sorry for, and repents, and is ashamed of; and he is to be pitied and forgiven; and a man of wicked devices is hated;
one that hides his anger, covers his resentment, contrives schemes to revenge himself, and waits an opportunity to put them in execution, is justly hateful to God and men.

Proverbs 14:17 In-Context

15 The simple believe everything, but the clever consider their steps.
16 The wise are cautious and turn away from evil, but the fool throws off restraint and is careless.
17 One who is quick-tempered acts foolishly, and the schemer is hated.
18 The simple are adorned with folly, but the clever are crowned with knowledge.
19 The evil bow down before the good, the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
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