Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 14:17
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Berean Standard Bible
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.
King James Version
[He that is] soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
World English Bible
He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.
American Standard Version
He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 14
15 The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.
16 A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.
17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man 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.
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