Proverbs 14:17

17 Short-tempered people make stupid mistakes, and schemers are 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 naive believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps.

16 The wise are careful and avoid evil, but fools become excited and overconfident.

17 Short-tempered people make stupid mistakes, and schemers are hated.

18 Stupidity is the lot of the naive, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

19 Evil people will bow down before the good; wicked people are at the gates of the righteous.