Mishle 14:17

17 He that is quicktempered dealeth folly, and an ish mezimot (a man of crafty schemes) is hated.

Mishle 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.

Mishle 14:17 In-Context

15 The naive believeth every davar, but the prudent looketh with care to his steps.

16 A chacham feareth, and departeth from rah, but the kesil throweth off restraint and is arrogantly reckless.

17 He that is quicktempered dealeth folly, and an ish mezimot (a man of crafty schemes) is hated.

18 The naive inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with da’as.

19 The ra’im will bow before the tov’im, and the resha’im at the she’arim of the tzaddik.