Proverbs 14:17

17 Someone with a quick temper does foolish things, but someone with understanding remains calm.

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 Fools will believe anything, but the wise think about what they do.

16 Wise people are careful and stay out of trouble, but fools are careless and quick to act.

17 Someone with a quick temper does foolish things, but someone with understanding remains calm.

18 Fools are rewarded with nothing but more foolishness, but the wise are rewarded with knowledge.

19 Evil people will bow down to those who are good; the wicked will bow down at the door of those who do right.